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Murder accused carried knife to cut fruit, trial hears

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 36‑year‑old Brazilian food‑delivery rider, George Gonzaga Bento, is accused of murdering 16‑year‑old Josh Dunne on 26 January 2021 at East Wall Road. Testimony from fellow delivery cyclist Alex Lima, who knows Bento from Sao Paulo, states that Bento carried a utility knife used to cut fruit, not for protection. Lima also claims Bento had been attacked and had his bicycle stolen. Prosecutors allege Bento produced the knife during a confrontation with a man on a moped who had stolen another cyclist's bike, and that Dunne suffered two stab wounds, one penetrating a major artery. Bento is charged with murder, producing a knife likely to intimidate, and assault causing harm to two other young men. The trial continues with a jury hearing the evidence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused carried knife to cut fruit, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering 16-year-old Josh at East Wall Road, East Wall on January 26, 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 26, 2021 Incident
• January 29 Incident
• January 26 Other
• 2022-05-20 Publication

Why: The court heard that in order to open up the second blade the first blade has to be closed. Court evidence reported by CNI

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Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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