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Deceased told his brother that murder accused had threatened him with gun, trial hears

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, Patrick O'Connor, the brother of the deceased, testified that a week before the murder, David Cully had threatened him with a gun. O'Connor said the deceased had called him from a pub on 8 December 2013, claiming Cully was walking around with a gun. O'Connor offered to bring the deceased to his house, where Cully allegedly told his nephew he intended to shoot him. O'Connor described feeling frightened and worried. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Carroll Moran, continues with a jury of seven women and five men. Cully, 24, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for killing 41‑year‑old Edward O'Connor in his back on 15 December 2013. The DPP had decided not to prosecute the earlier allegation of sexual abuse. The case remains in court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Deceased told his brother that murder accused had threatened him with gun, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering the 41-year-old, but guilty to his manslaughter, at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15th, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 15th, 2013 Other
• Sunday, December 8th, 2013 Other
• 2015-07-02 Publication

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Pubs And Nightclubs Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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