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Film studio apprentice goes on trial accused of trying to murder man next to garda station

Summary

An apprentice film studio electrician, Martin Cunningham, 27, will go on trial for attempting to murder Kenneth Fitzsimons, 41, on 10 April 2019 near Finglas Garda Station. Cunningham is charged with three counts: attempted murder, assault causing harm, and possession of a machete capable of serious injury. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before the Central Criminal Court. The case, arising from a single incident, will be heard by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and is expected to last three weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Film studio apprentice goes on trial accused of trying to murder man next to garda station. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Kenneth Fitzsimons (41) at Liam Mellows Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 on April 10, 2019. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 10, 2019 Incident
• 2021-11-22 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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