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Man goes on trial accused of Lisa Thompson murder

Summary

Brian McHugh, aged 40, is set to stand trial for the murder of Lisa Thompson, aged 52, who was found dead in Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun, Dublin 11, on 9 May 2022. He was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. Mr Justice Paul Burns has convened a jury of eight men and four women, and the trial is scheduled to commence tomorrow and is expected to last three weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of Lisa Thompson murder. Charges or matters: murdering Ms Thompson (52) at Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun in Dublin 11 on May 9, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 9, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-02-04 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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