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Murder accused boarded Belfast ferry just hours after fatal stabbing, jury told

Summary

A murder accused, Derek Boyd, boarded a ferry in Belfast just hours after allegedly fatally stabbing Mark Carroll in their shared home in north Dublin, according to a garda CCTV examiner. Boyd is on trial at the Central Criminal Court, charged with Carroll's murder, while his partner, Chantelle Harcourt, faces charges of impeding his prosecution. The prosecution claims Boyd stabbed Carroll with intent to kill or cause serious harm. Harcourt is alleged to have attempted to clean the scene before gardai arrived. CCTV footage showed Carroll, his girlfriend Megan Rock, and the accused spending time together on June 8, 2024, at their home. At 00:55 on June 9, Carroll was seen running from the house clutching his chest, followed by Boyd. Prosecuting counsel stated that no direct evidence of the stabbing would be presented, but jurors were asked to infer it occurred during the seven minutes between the two men's movements. Garda Ronan Kelly detailed Boyd's movements, including his boarding of a ferry in Belfast. Boyd and Harcourt have both pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused boarded Belfast ferry just hours after fatal stabbing, jury told. Charges or matters: murdering Mark Carroll (34) at his home on June 9, 2024. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 8, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 8 Other
• June 9, 2024 Other
• 2026-07-03 Publication

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