Courts / Wexford / Report

Murder trial witnesses describe fight between two men

Summary

During the murder trial of James Connors, a 29‑year‑old from Rosemount, Drinagh, witnesses described a fight that preceded the fatal stabbing of 27‑year‑old James Ryan at Hollyville Heights on 25 January 2012. Ms Catriona Purdy, a former neighbour, said she awoke after midnight, heard a loud bang, and saw two men – a taller, well‑built man waving a baton and a smaller man being struck. She confirmed that her statement to the gardai the following day was accurate. Neighbours John Purdy and Tina Grogan also reported hearing a bang and seeing the two men fight, noting that the taller man returned after a brief pause, limping and holding his side. James Connors pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial witnesses describe fight between two men. Charges or matters: the murder of 27-year-old James Ryan at Hollyville Heights in Wexford Town on January 25, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 25, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 25 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-12-02 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

Related court reports

• 'Betrayal beyond words': victim of childhood abuse discovered husband was raping their daughter
• Man who raped and abused stepdaughter from age 6 refused permission to resile from guilty plea
• 'Come out, you Indians. I'll show you': man accused of racist attack in Cherrywood
• 'Danger to young girls' gets 11.5 years for rape of teenager
• Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
• Brian Grendon to face non-jury trial for directing criminal gang

Read the original CNI report