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Jury deliberating in trial of man who has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder by reason of insanity
Summary
The jury has begun deliberating in the trial of Lateef Bello, a 42‑year‑old Dublin man from Clonee, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to attempted murder of Adejoke Opesusi, burglary, criminal damage, endangerment and assault causing harm. The prosecution, represented by Paul O'Higgins SC, presented evidence that Bello, a former taxi driver, believed his wife was having an affair and that he was hearing voices and experiencing religious delusions. He allegedly broke into Mr. Oroleye's house, smashed property, drove his car at Mr. Carrick, and then approached Mrs. Opesusi at Littleplace Close, stabbing and choking her. The defence, led by Michael Bowman SC, described Bello's behaviour on 19 February 2012 as terrifying and mentally unwell, citing a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and a two‑month stay at Central Medical Hospital. Mr. Justice Paul McDermott instructed the jury of seven men and five women to return a unanimous decision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of man who has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder by reason of insanity. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Adejoke Opesusi at Littleplace, in Clonee, by reason of insanity more than two years ago. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 2012 Other
- 2015-01-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the attempted murder of Adejoke Opesusi at Littleplace, in Clonee, by reason of insanity more than two years ago (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Mr Oroleye's house
- Central Medical Hospital
Topics
Burglary Stage Trial Violent Crime
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