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Murder accused said he gouged flatmate's eye out when he came at him with knife
Summary
Liam O'Leary told gardaí he acted in self-defence after Mr Casserly allegedly came at him with a knife. Prosecutors told the jury that Mr Casserly died after a violent attack at an apartment in Ballina. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty to murder, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused said he gouged flatmate's eye out when he came at him with knife. Charges or matters: Mr Casserly's murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 24 October Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-13 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
Facility
- Tone House
Secondary Mention
Residence
Garda Station
- Brunker later attended Ballina Garda Station
- Ballina
Topics
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