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Trial jury hears of murder accused's 999 call
Summary
The murder trial of Tomas Cypas heard his 999 call for an ambulance after he found his friend Juris Kokenbergs cold and not breathing. Cypas has pleaded not guilty to murdering Kokenbergs at Old Bridge Park, Lucan. The jury heard that Cypas admitted hitting him and will consider his intent; the trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial jury hears of murder accused's 999 call. Charges or matters: murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 28, 2024 Incident
- 2026-02-26 Publication
Why: The accused went on to say that his friend "was sleeping downstairs, he was okay, he was okay like all night because…". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Old Bridge Park
- Old Bridge Park
- Lucan
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