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Jury in attempted knife murder trial pause deliberations for weekend
Summary
The jury in the Central Criminal Court trial of Philip Cox, 39, for an attempted murder of his former partner Cristal O'Brien, has paused deliberations for the weekend and will resume on Monday at 10.30am. Over two days, the panel of seven men and five women spent five hours and 22 minutes considering the case. Mr Justice Paul McDermott instructed the jury to suspend their work for the weekend. Cox, originally from Tallaght but residing at York Street Flats, Dublin 2, pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder charge. O'Brien testified that Cox threatened to kill her, used two knives to stab her, and then sought a third, causing two stab wounds to her leg. A neighbour, Alice McGrath, testified that Cox said he would "finish her off" and that he did not care if he did time. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Tim O'Leary SC, argued that Cox's intentions were "absolutely clear" and left no doubt.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury in attempted knife murder trial pause deliberations for weekend. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of his former partner, Cristal O'Brien, at the flat complex on December 1, 2022; assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and to the production of a knife during the course of the dispute. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 1, 2022 Incident
- 2024-03-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the attempted murder of his former partner, Cristal O'Brien, at the flat complex on December 1, 2022; assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and to the production of a knife during the course of the dispute (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Applicant
Charges: assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and to the production of a knife during the course of the dispute (Alleged Or Contested)
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