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Josh Dunne murder trial juror asks about production of knife charge

Summary

The jury for the trial of Brazilian food‑delivery cyclist George Gonzaga Bento, charged with murdering 16‑year‑old Josh Dunne, will return to the Central Criminal Court to continue deliberations. Bento, 36, is accused of stabbing Dunne after a confrontation with a gang while attempting to recover a stolen bicycle. He is also charged with producing a utility knife in a manner likely to intimidate, and with assault causing harm to two other young men. Bento pleaded not guilty to all four counts. The jury has spent almost six hours considering verdicts. A juror asked whether the knife‑production charge refers to the moment Bento removed the knife from his pocket or when he opened it; Judge Paul Burns explained the offence can relate to either.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Josh Dunne murder trial juror asks about production of knife charge. Charges or matters: murdering 16-year-old Josh Dunne at East Wall Road, East Wall on January 26, 2021; each of the four counts. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 26, 2021 Incident
• 2022-06-13 Publication

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Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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