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Jury sworn-in for Thomas McCarthy murder trial

Date
2024-11-12
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A jury of six men and six women was sworn in by Mr Justice Tony Hunt for the trial of 28‑year‑old Cailean Crawford, who denies murdering Thomas McCarthy on 27 July 2020 at Croftwood Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Crawford was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court today. The trial will commence this afternoon and is expected to last three to four weeks. Thomas McCarthy pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for Thomas McCarthy murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr McCarthy on the 27th of July 2020 at Croftwood Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Thomas McCarthy

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Mr McCarthy on the 27th of July 2020 at Croftwood Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Address Area
  • Croftwood Park
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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