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Man with 'long psychiatric history' admits trying to murder woman

Summary

A 26‑year‑old Dublin man, Stephen Rabbitte, pleaded guilty in the Central Criminal Court to attempting to murder Audrey Reddin on 10 April 2021 at his apartment block on Marlborough Road. He appeared briefly before Mr Justice Paul McDermott, who adjourned sentencing to 12 December. Rabbitte, who is in Cloverhill prison, has a long psychiatric history and his barrister, Sean Gillane SC, requested updated psychiatric reports.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man with 'long psychiatric history' admits trying to murder woman. Charges or matters: attempting to murder a woman at his apartment block last year; a single count that on April 10, 2021, he attempted to murder Audrey Reddin at Marlborough Road. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• April 10, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 12 Adjournment
• 2022-11-01 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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