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Jury finds teen not guilty of murdering Azzam Raguragui

Summary

In a Dublin court, a 17‑year‑old was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for the death of 18‑year‑old Azzam Raguragui during a melee in Finsbury Park on 10 May 2019. The teenager had pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the start of the trial, but the Director of Public Prosecutions rejected the plea. The jury, after more than 13 hours of deliberation, returned a majority verdict of ten to two. The victim died from five stab wounds, one of which severed the subclavian artery, causing massive blood loss. The defendant was taken to Oberstown Detention Centre pending a sentence hearing on 12 October. The trial heard conflicting accounts of the fight, with the defence arguing the accused acted in self‑defence during a "terrifying brawl.".

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury finds teen not guilty of murdering Azzam Raguragui. Charges or matters: manslaughter at the start of the trial but his plea was rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 10, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 12 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-09-18 Publication

Why: The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the start of the trial but his plea was rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report