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Murder accused tells own trial he was attacked on way home to 'wife and kids'

Date
2023-07-10
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

During his own murder trial, Andrew Lacey, 35, of Riverside, Loughlinstown, admitted he had initially lied to emergency services about being attacked by two men with knives. He claimed he was heading home to his wife and five children when he was confronted by Derek Reddin, 31, who he said was "nearly possessed" and struck him with a metal bat. Lacey said he tried to repel Reddin with a folding knife from his jacket, hoping to scare him away. He described a brief scuffle lasting five to ten seconds, after which both fell to the ground. Lacey denied knowing Reddin was dead at the time and denied that he had asked his friend what to say to the Gardaí. The trial is set to continue before Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury of eight men and four women. Andrew Lacey pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused tells own trial he was attacked on way home to 'wife and kids'. Charges or matters: the murder of Derek Reddin (31) at Loughlinstown Drive on a date unknown between October 14 and October 15, 2019, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: He explained that his wife didn't have a phone and he wanted one of them to contact her through Instagram to tell her he would not be home on time because he had been attacked. CNI source report

Case subjects

Andrew Lacey

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Derek Reddin (31) at Loughlinstown Drive on a date unknown between October 14 and October 15, 2019, both dates inclusive (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Residence
Address Area
  • Loughlinstown Drive

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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