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Trial date set for Mary Ward murder accused

Summary

A Somali national accused of murdering his former partner Mary Ward in Belfast has been given a trial date. Ahmed Abdirahman (33) is accused of murdering Ms Ward on September 25, 2024, at her house in south Belfast. The trial is set for January 11, 2027, with a case management date on October 30. Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions noted the cross-border dimension of the case. The court previously heard that a psychiatric issue in the case had resolved, allowing the trial to proceed. The accused has not been previously convicted and is currently in custody. The case is expected to take around four weeks, with the court preparing for the trial after addressing any remaining legal issues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial date set for Mary Ward murder accused. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 25, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 11, 2027 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 30 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-28 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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