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Dublin man goes on trial accused of attempted murder

Summary

Denis Leahy, a 50-year-old man from Queen Street, Dublin 7, has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court. He is accused of attempting to murder Rose Kenny, 51, at School Street Flats in Dublin 8 on September 23, 2014. Mr. Leahy pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempted murder. However, he pleaded guilty to the separate allegation of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms. Kenny at the same address on the same date. A jury of nine men and three women was sworn in for the proceedings. Mr. Justice Patrick McCarthy addressed the jury, stating that the trial is expected to last four days. He instructed them to decide the case based solely on the evidence heard in court. The trial is scheduled to begin in evidence before Mr. Justice Paul Butler. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with the not guilty plea to the primary charge remaining contested.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man goes on trial accused of attempted murder. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Rose Kenny (51) at School Street Flats, Dublin 8 on September 23, 2014; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Kenny at the same address on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 23, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-06-21 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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