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Still no psychiatric report on Somali national accused of murdering Mary Ward

Date
2026-03-18
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A psychiatric report remains outstanding for Ahmed Abdirahman, who is accused of murdering his former partner Mary Ward in south Belfast. The Central Criminal Court heard that two recent video-link consultations were cancelled by the prison and that at least one or two further consultations are needed. The judge adjourned the case to March 25 and requested explanations for the cancellations.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Still no psychiatric report on Somali national accused of murdering Mary Ward. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

Ahmed Abdirahman

Accused

Outcome: The matter was adjourned to March 25, with Mr Justice McDermott saying he wanted explanations as to what had happened and when the next consultation with the accused will be arranged.

Places mentioned

Facility
  • Kinlay House
  • Cloverhill Prison
Residence
Address Area
  • Melrose Street
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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