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Witness breaks down as he describes moment 'best pal' was fatally stabbed

Summary

An eye witness, Christopher Lee, 29, broke down while giving evidence in the murder trial of Dean Kerrie, 20, charged with killing 25‑year‑old Jack Power on 26 July 2018. Lee described seeing Power and another man at the entrance of the Shanakiel estate early that morning. He recalled Power running toward Kerrie's house, where a long knife was held. Lee said Power turned to walk toward him, and Kerrie stabbed Power with the knife. Lee, who was shouting at Power, could not see the exact moment of the stabbing but noted Power's back to him and that Power was injured. After the incident, Lee ran to his father's house, called the gardai and ambulance, and used a golf club to break three windows in Kerrie's house. The trial is ongoing before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury. Dean Kerrie pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness breaks down as he describes moment 'best pal' was fatally stabbed. Charges or matters: murdering 25-year-old Jack Power nearly four years ago; murdering Mr Power at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26, 2018 Other
• July 26 Other
• July 25 Other
• 2022-02-04 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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