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Teenage boy (17) goes on trial accused of murder in park

Summary

A 17‑year‑old admitted to killing but denied murder in the death of 18‑year‑old Azzam Raguragai, who was stabbed at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, on 10 May 2019. The minor, whose identity is withheld, will stand trial at the Central Criminal Court. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder; the plea was rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Justice Paul McDermott explained that the incident involved two groups of teenagers meeting at the park, with the accused allegedly stabbing the deceased. The trial is set to open tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teenage boy (17) goes on trial accused of murder in park. Charges or matters: the murder of Azzam Raguragai (18) on May 10, 2019 at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14; manslaughter but not guilty to murder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 10, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-08-31 Publication

Why: The accused, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report