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Murder accused told gardai he was prepared to use violence in robbery of 63-year-old

Summary

Kenneth Cummins (28) and Sabrina Cummins (37), both of Ringsend Park, Dublin 4, are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, having pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, on January 6th last year. During cross-examination of Detective Garda Brian Hunt, the court heard from statements given by Kenneth Cummins at Irishtown garda station in January 2014. The accused alleged that he and Sabrina Cummins intended to rob Mr Horan of €2,000. When asked if he was prepared to kill for the money, Cummins stated he was not, claiming his intention was simply to take the cash and leave. However, he admitted he was prepared to use violence to secure the funds. Cummins told gardai that he returned to the property a second time determined to get the money, stating, "you weren't leaving without it?" He confirmed his sole intention was to rob Mr Horan. When he could not find the money, Cummins said he became angry and asked if giving Mr Horan "a bit of a hiding" would reveal its location, to which he replied, "Yes." The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he was prepared to use violence in robbery of 63-year-old. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 6th Hearing Or Sentence
• January 8 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-10-28 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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