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Man fatally stabbed in row over scooter, murder trial hears

Summary

In a Tallaght murder trial, the prosecution presented evidence that 25‑year‑old Ademola Giwa was fatally stabbed in the neck on 10 August 2021 during a dispute over a debt and a stolen scooter. John Titiloye, 26, pleaded not guilty. The State alleged that Titiloye had bought a knife the same day and, after an initial walk away, returned to protect his father, Anthony, who was also injured. The trial heard that Titiloye, Giwa, and Samson Fayemi had a verbal row that escalated into a physical altercation on Mac Uilliam Road. CCTV and mobile footage were cited, and Giwa was pronounced dead at Tallaght Hospital after resuscitation attempts. Titiloye was arrested on 11 August and the case is set to continue before a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man fatally stabbed in row over scooter, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Ademola Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 10 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 10 Incident
• August 11 Incident
• 2023-05-15 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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