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Date set for retrial over attempted murder of teenager

Summary

In March 2023, at the Central Criminal Court, Stephen Mulvey (32) and Jamie Berry (28) were found not guilty of attempted murder of a 17‑year‑old boy on 24 February 2021, possession of a Beretta pistol with intent to endanger life, and Berry was also charged with criminal damage to a home on Eugene Street. Both men had pleaded not guilty to all charges. In March 2024, the Court of Appeal overturned the acquittals, ruling that the evidence presented at the original trial required a jury's consideration. The Court of Appeal quashed the acquittals and ordered a retrial. Mr Justice Paul McDermott announced that the retrial would commence on 14 October 2024 at the Central Criminal Court. The case concerns the attempted murder of a teenager at a Dublin south inner‑city residential estate and the alleged possession of a firearm and criminal damage on the same night.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Date set for retrial over attempted murder of teenager. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Acquitted

When:

• March 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 24, 2021 Incident
• October 14 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-04 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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