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Witness tells murder trial his brother was stabbed four times by accused man

Summary

During the trial of Craig O'Halloran, a 21‑year‑old from Portlaoise, a witness, Stephen Kenny, testified that he saw his brother Kevin Kenny, aged 32, stabbed four times by O'Halloran on 31 July 2011 at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot. Kenny described a confrontation that began in the Old Dubliner pub, involving a man named Robert Ellis who allegedly threatened to use a shotgun. Kenny claimed that O'Halloran, armed with a knife about six to seven inches long, approached and stabbed Kevin in the upper left area of the body, an act that lasted five to ten seconds. Kenny said he attempted to help Kevin, who collapsed and was later taken to hospital. CCTV footage was shown to the jury, and the trial continues before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy. Craig O'Halloran pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness tells murder trial his brother was stabbed four times by accused man. Charges or matters: murdering Kevin Kenny (32) at the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot on July 31st, 2011; the charge and is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 31st, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 31st 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 1st, 2011 Other
• 2015-03-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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