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Jury in trial of Romanian Gypsy can return manslaughter verdict, judge instructs

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, the jury is hearing the case of Feri Anghel, 42, a Romanian gypsy with no fixed abode, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of fellow Romanian Ioan Artene Bob, 49, found beaten in Sean Walsh Memorial Park, Tallaght on 13 April 2018. The prosecution presents circumstantial evidence: CCTV footage of Anghel and Bob together, Anghel's attempt to use Bob's bank card at The Square Tallaght, and the fact that Bob's phone pinged a tower after the attack. Witnesses claim blood on Anghel's hands and boots and that Anghel had complained of pain after a night of drinking. The defence argues the evidence is weak, lacking DNA, fingerprints or motive, and that the prosecution has not proven the time of the alleged murder. Judge Paul Burns instructs the jury that if they find Anghel caused Bob's death but are not satisfied he intended to kill, they may return a verdict of manslaughter.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in trial of Romanian Gypsy can return manslaughter verdict, judge instructs. Charges or matters: the murder of fellow Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob in Sean Walsh Memorial Park, Tallaght in the early hours of Friday, April 13, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• Friday, April 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 9, 2018 Incident
• 2022-04-13 Publication

Why: Gardaí investigating the death of Mr Bob believed that a possible motive could have been connected to a casino win he had days before his death. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report