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Man admits trying to murder pregnant woman
Summary
A 34‑year‑old man, Dean Paget, pleaded guilty to attempting to murder a pregnant woman, Lisa Ward, who was seriously injured in an attack on 25 April 2021 at Montague Lane, Dublin 2. Paget, who has no fixed abode, was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court via video link from Cork on 15 November 2022. Judge Paul McDermott explained the normal practice would be to have the defendant present in court because of the gravity of the charge, but the defendant was allowed to plead via video link. The judge read the indictment to Paget, who answered "guilty." The court ordered an urinalysis and noted that a victim impact statement would be required. Sentencing was scheduled for 30 January, and Paget was remanded in custody until that date. The hearing was brief, with the victim present in the courtroom.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits trying to murder pregnant woman. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Lisa Ward on April 25th, 2021 at Montague Lane, Dublin 2. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- April 25th, 2021 Incident
- January 30 Adjournment
- 2022-11-15 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Paul McDermott said his normal practice would be to have the defendant present in court because of the gravity of the charge. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the attempted murder of Lisa Ward on April 25th, 2021 at Montague Lane, Dublin 2 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He remanded Paget in custody until January 30 for sentencing.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Montague Lane
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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