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'You stabbed me in the artery, you f**king eejit' - deceased screamed after suffering fatal neck wound

Summary

A murder trial in Dublin has heard that a father, Michael 'Chino' Ryan, was fatally stabbed in the neck by his friend Joseph Lawlor during a physical altercation following a day of drinking. The jury viewed CCTV footage of the incident, which occurred in a carpark near Lawlor's home on June 20, 2024. Ryan, who had previously been arrested for drink driving, returned to Lawlor's home after being released from custody. In the audio recording, Ryan can be heard screaming at Lawlor, calling him a 'dirtbird' and accusing him of stabbing him in the artery. Lawlor has pleaded not guilty to the murder. Detective Garda Ronan Kelly testified that he reviewed the CCTV footage and audio recordings multiple times. The trial continues before Mr Justice Patrick McGrath and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'You stabbed me in the artery, you f**king eejit' - deceased screamed after suffering fatal neck wound. Charges or matters: the murder of Michael Ryan (51) in a carpark to the back of the accused man's home on June 20, 2024. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 20, 2024 Other
• 2026-01-29 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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