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Trial of man accused of murdering school teacher Ashling Murphy to proceed in June
Summary
The Central Criminal Court has set a trial for 32‑year‑old Jozef Puska, accused of murdering 23‑year‑old school teacher Ashling Murphy in Offaly. The alleged killing occurred on 12 January 2022 when Ms Murphy was fatally assaulted while jogging along Fiona's Way, a stretch of the Grand Canal near Tullamore. Puska, who lives at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, is charged with murder and will stand trial on 6 June. The court will reconvene on 31 March for a progress update. The case is expected to last up to four weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of murdering school teacher Ashling Murphy to proceed in June. Charges or matters: murdering the 23-year-old primary school teacher at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on January 12, 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 12, 2022 Incident
- June 6 Adjournment
- March 31 Adjournment
- 2023-03-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering the 23-year-old primary school teacher at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on January 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Today at the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the June 6 trial date would remain in place and adjourned the case to March 31 for an update on case progression.
Accused
Charges: murdering the 23-year-old primary school teacher at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on January 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Today at the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the June 6 trial date would remain in place and adjourned the case to March 31 for an update on case progression.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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