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Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies murder of 65-year-old Kildare man

Date
2024-07-22
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Newbridge
County
Kildare

Summary

A jury was sworn in for the trial of Brian Ibe, 23, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of 65‑year‑old Peter Kennedy in Newbridge, County Kildare, between 28 April and 12 May 2020. Ibe also pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to an assault charge against Garda Brendan O'Donnell at Newbridge Garda Station on 29 April 2020. The trial, expected to last up to two weeks, will commence tomorrow before Mr Justice Paul Burns with a jury of seven women and five men.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies murder of 65-year-old Kildare man. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Brian Ibe

Defendant

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence
Garda Station
  • Brendan O'Donnell at Newbridge Garda Station
  • Newbridge

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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