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Murder accused acted in common design to murder dad of two, prosecution tell jury

Summary

In a Dublin murder trial, Philip Disney (27) and Sean Carlyle (30) deny killing Vincent Parsons (34) on 26 August 2019. Prosecutor Lorcan Staines SC presented a case that the men acted together in a common design before and after the killing. He described Parsons as intoxicated at a friend's stag do, becoming agitated and leaving the Killinarden Inn. CCTV footage allegedly shows Disney raising an arm and pointing at Parsons, who then ran outside. The accused allegedly left the pub, entered a black van, and returned to a green area where they beat Parsons to death. They then drove to Carlyle's home, changed clothes, and returned to the pub, creating an alibi. The defense argued that CCTV and forensic evidence were insufficient to prove the prosecution's narrative, citing a lack of clear threat, inconsistent clothing changes, and no forensic evidence in the van. The case is set for jury deliberation. Philip Disney pleaded not guilty. Sean Carlyle pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused acted in common design to murder dad of two, prosecution tell jury. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Parsons. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 26, 2019 Incident
• 2022-12-14 Publication

Why: Counsel said there was no evidence from the van against his client and that it had not been cleaned in the aftermath of Mr Parson's death because the deceased's watch was found in the passenger door. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report