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Deliveroo rider goes on trial accused of murdering schoolboy Josh Dunne

Summary

George Gonzaga Bento, a 36-year-old Brazilian national and Deliveroo rider residing in East Wall, Dublin 3, is set to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolboy Josh Dunne. The alleged incident occurred on East Wall Road, East Wall, on January 26, 2021. Mr. Bento faces four charges in total, including the murder allegation, producing a utility knife in a manner likely to intimidate another during a dispute, and assaulting two other young men causing harm on the same occasion. During his arraignment, Mr. Bento pleaded not guilty to all four counts. The proceedings were conducted with the assistance of an interpreter. Mr. Justice Paul Burns addressed the jury panel, noting that the accused was a delivery person who resided in the area and made deliveries locally. A jury of five men and seven women was sworn in to hear the case. The trial is scheduled to begin before Mr. Justice Burns and is expected to last between three and four weeks. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with the accused's guilt or innocence yet to be determined by the court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Deliveroo rider goes on trial accused of murdering schoolboy Josh Dunne. Charges or matters: murdering the 16-year-old at East Wall Road, East Wall on January 26, 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 26, 2021 Incident
• 2022-05-04 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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