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Attempted murder accused admits firearms offence
Summary
A 39‑year‑old William Duffy of Dundalk, who had been charged with attempted murder in County Louth four years earlier, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to a firearms offence. He admitted discharging a firearm recklessly on 28 May 2019 at Marian Park, Dundalk. Justice Caroline Biggs ordered a psychological assessment and a victim impact statement, and adjourned the sentencing hearing to 23 October. Duffy remains on bail.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attempted murder accused admits firearms offence. Charges or matters: discharging a firearm being reckless as to whether any person would be injured on 28 May, 2019 at Marian Park in Dundalk. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 28 May Adjournment
- October 23 Adjournment
- 2023-07-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: discharging a firearm being reckless as to whether any person would be injured on 28 May, 2019 at Marian Park in Dundalk (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Caroline Biggs ordered a psychological assessment and victim impact statement and adjourned the matter to October 23 for a sentencing hearing.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Marian Park
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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