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Man admits to stabbing next door neighbour's father
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Dragos Nica, aged 30, admitted stabbing his neighbour's father, Michael Gannon, who was 55. The incident occurred at Mourne Park, Skerries, Co Dublin, on 14 November 2013. Nica pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming he was suffering from acute schizophrenia at the time. A consultant psychiatrist testified to this condition. Defence counsel Jonathan Kilfeather SC confirmed Nica's admission and that Gannon died from the stab wound. Prosecuting counsel Patrick Treacy SC instructed the jury to decide on the insanity plea. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits to stabbing next door neighbour's father. Procedural stage: trial
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- November 14th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-02-01 Publication
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