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Murder accused called ex a 'whore' moments before confrontation, witness says

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard that Nassar Ahmed, 41, accused of murdering Eoin Boylan, 32, had called Boylan's former partner a "whore" moments before the fatal confrontation. Ahmed pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. Witness Catherine Martin testified that Ahmed was angry and shouted at her son, who tried to intervene. She described Ahmed standing on his toes and lunging at her son, who was then struck and later died from stab wounds. Ahmed claimed he had picked up a sharp object to defend himself after Boylan tried to fight him. Garda testimony noted Ahmed's arrest on suspicion of assault causing harm. The trial continued with the issue of self‑defence to be considered by the jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused called ex a 'whore' moments before confrontation, witness says. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Eoin Boylan (32) at Gordon Drive, Cloughleigh, Ennis, on April 14, 2020. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 14, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 14 Incident
• April 15 Other
• 2022-06-22 Publication

Why: "I did hear it because his voice was raised," she said. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report