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Dublin man jailed for 12 years for killing father-of-three with ornamental knife
Summary
A 24‑year‑old Dubliner was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for the manslaughter of a father of three, Jason Flannery, after a quarrel with the victim's daughter at her Junior Cert celebrations. The offender, David Brannock, used an ornamental knife he had received as a gift to stab Flannery in the neck and stomach, causing fatal injuries. He also inflicted serious harm on Flannery's brother‑in‑law, John O'Neill, who was stabbed about seven times, and on the victim's children, Anthony and Jade Byrne, who received stitches for head and back wounds. Brannock was cleared of a murder charge but found guilty of manslaughter and multiple assault offences. The judge noted the aggravating factor of bringing a bladed weapon to the scene and imposed a 12‑year term, with the offender's prior convictions and the severity of the injuries influencing the sentence. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court, where the jury convicted Brannock on all counts. The unnamed 24-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man jailed for 12 years for killing father-of-three with ornamental knife. Charges or matters: all five offences, which followed Jade Byrne's Junior Cert result celebrations. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 13th, 2012 Incident
- 2014-12-19 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Carroll Moran today noted evidence that Brannock had returned to the Byrne/Flannery home at nearby Cairn Court, after being thrown out, in order to lure its occupants outside. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: all five offences, which followed Jade Byrne's Junior Cert result celebrations (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: A 24-year-old Dubliner has been jailed for 12 years for killing a father of three with an ornamental knife, after getting into a row with his daughter at her Junior Cert celebrations. Father-of-one David Brannock was also sentenced for attacking three of the victim's family members on the same occasion.
Places mentioned
- St Joseph's Way
- Central Criminal Court
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun
- St Joseph's Way
- Mr Flannery's house
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