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Teen murder accused told gardai that stabbing victim 'started the whole thing'

Summary

During a trial in the Central Criminal Court, a 17‑year‑old accused of murder explained to the Gardaí that he was panicking and attempting to break up a fight when he stabbed 18‑year‑old Azzam Raguragui in a Dublin park. He claimed he had no intention of using a knife, which he had carried for no reason, and that he struck Raguragui only to scare him off after the victim ran at him. The accused said he had never used a knife before and that he was terrified of being beaten. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott, continues with a jury of twelve. The case is still at the trial stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen murder accused told gardai that stabbing victim 'started the whole thing'. Charges or matters: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of Azzam Raguragui on May 10, 2019 at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 10, 2019 Other
• 2020-09-11 Publication

Why: The 17-year-old accused, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, said in a statement to gardai that the deceased Azzam Raguragui "started the whole thing". CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report