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Dubliner goes on trial accused of murdering one man and stabbing another after fight over €50 debt
Summary
Wayne Kennedy, 34, of Rathsallagh Park, Shankill, Dublin, stands trial in the Central Criminal Court for two offences committed on 26 December 2013. He is charged with murdering 26‑year‑old David Spain and with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to 24‑year‑old professional boxer Sean Turner. Kennedy pleaded not guilty. The prosecution, led by Mr Paddy McCarthy SC, presented a narrative that Kennedy and Turner had a dispute over a €50 debt. Kennedy allegedly sent a text to Turner demanding payment, and the men met at a green area in the estate. Kennedy is said to have brought a knife, and a struggle ensued. Turner received two knife wounds that broke ribs and entered his abdomen, while Spain was stabbed six times and died at St Vincent's Hospital. Kennedy was arrested at a Garda station later that morning. The trial is scheduled to last five days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dubliner goes on trial accused of murdering one man and stabbing another after fight over €50 debt. Charges or matters: murdering David Spain on December 26, 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2015-07-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering David Spain on December 26, 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Rathsallagh Park
- Central Criminal Court
- Mr Spain's house
- St Vincent's Hospital
- turns up at the garda station
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