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Witness was asked for saw, murder trial hears

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court, a resident of an apartment complex in Tyrellstown, Dublin 15 has given evidence in the trial of Michael Kinsella (22), who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Adil Essalhi (29) on January 6, 2011. The witness told the jury she was approached by a man at the building on January 7, 2011 and asked if she had a saw. The prosecution contends that the killing was carried out by two people. Kinsella, with addresses in Tallaght and Ardkeen, County Cavan, has maintained his not guilty plea. His uncle, Wayne Kinsella, was convicted of the same killing in 2012. Evidence from another witness, the former partner of Wayne Kinsella, was also heard. The cross-examination continued before the jury, with one member becoming unwell. Proceedings are ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness was asked for saw, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Adil Essalhi (29) at Tyrellstown, Dublin on January 6, 2011; killing Mr Essalhi in 2012. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 6, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 2011 Incident
• January 6 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 7 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 20, 2011 Incident
• 2015-12-09 Publication

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Stage Finding Violent Crime

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