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Murder trial jury view footage of moment stabbed man staggers from his car

Summary

During a murder trial, a jury examined CCTV footage showing Brandon Gavin, 22, entering and briefly exiting a car before fleeing the scene. The footage captured Gavin's movements in the estate, his brief presence in the back seat of the deceased's black Audi, and his subsequent run across the road. Audio from the clip included the sound of a car door closing and opening, followed by voices shouting "call an ambulance." The prosecution argued that Gavin, armed with a knife, stabbed Marius Mamaliga, 19, in the neck, claiming self‑defence. A folding penknife found in River Valley Park contained the deceased's blood and DNA matching Gavin's. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, continues the following day. Brandon Gavin pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial jury view footage of moment stabbed man staggers from his car. Charges or matters: the murder of 19-year-old Marius Mamaliga at Forest Court, Swords, on the evening of February 23, 2023. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 23, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• Sunday, February 25 Incident
• 2024-11-05 Publication

Why: He said the accused told gardaí that he stabbed Mr Mamaliga in self-defence, as he was in fear for his life because he owed money for drugs. Defence account reported by CNI

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report