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Murder trial hears of hammer fight in Tallaght car-park

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, a jury heard that John Titiloye, aged 28, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ademola Giwa, aged 25, who was fatally stabbed in the neck on 10 August 2021 in Tallaght. Witness Martina Wade testified that on 9 August she was parked at 'Mr Price' when she observed a group of six men, some armed with hammers, engaging in a fight that escalated into a hammer‑fight involving a claw hammer and a mallet. She saw a black Mondeo car involved and noted the men's height and the use of hammers. Wade also described the scene as "too close" and expressed distress. The prosecution alleged that Titiloye produced a knife during a dispute over a debt and a stolen scooter, stabbing Giwa in the neck. The trial, set to continue, involves CCTV footage of the altercation and statements from other witnesses about the scooter and the parties' relationships.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial hears of hammer fight in Tallaght car-park. Charges or matters: murdering Ademola "Dizzy" 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 2021 Other
• August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 10 Other
• 2023-05-16 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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