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Son charged with attempted murder of parents

Summary

Conor Dreelan, also known as Conor Dignam, a 25-year-old father of one from Snowdrop Walk, Darndale, Dublin 17, has been charged with the attempted murder of his parents, David Dignam and Phyllis Dreelan. The alleged incident occurred at the Darndale address on June 13, 2020. In addition to the primary charge, the accused faces two counts of assault causing harm and one charge of producing a kitchen knife as a weapon. The matter is currently at the pre-trial stage, with the charges alleged or contested. No plea, finding, sentence, or final disposal has been recorded. Mr Justice Michael White fixed the trial date for October 11, 2021, at the Central Criminal Court. Legal aid has been granted in the case. The report does not indicate any suspended portions, effective custody, specific conditions, or adjournments beyond the scheduling of the trial. All allegations remain unproven pending the outcome of the upcoming trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Son charged with attempted murder of parents. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of his parents, David Dignam and Phyllis Dreelan, at the Darndale address on June 13, 2020. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• June 13, 2020 Incident
• October 11, 2021 Incident
• 2020-10-27 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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