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Charges dropped against slash hook assault accused
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, the State announced that all charges against Edward Charles O'Reilly were dropped. O'Reilly, who had pleaded not guilty to burglary at Deansrath Avenue and to assaulting his uncle and brother‑in‑law, was cleared after the Director of Public Prosecution entered a nolle prosequi on every charge. Judge Karen O'Connor informed the jury that the case was closed and that O'Reilly was free to leave. The judge expressed regret over the family's involvement and urged the relatives to consider the children affected. Earlier in the trial, witnesses described an assault involving a slash hook and an iron bar, but the prosecution's decision to drop the case ended the proceedings. No further action will be taken against O'Reilly.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Charges dropped against slash hook assault accused. Charges or matters: burglary; assault causing harm. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 11, 2013 Incident
- 2016-03-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: burglary; assault causing harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Stage Trial Violent Crime
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