David Brannock trial continues after not-guilty pleas

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David Brannock’s murder trial was continuing at the Central Criminal Court. He has pleaded not guilty to all five charges. The trial began on 4 November 2014. The proceedings were reported on 5 November 2014.

The charges concern events on 13 September 2012. David Brannock is accused of murdering Jason Flannery and causing serious harm to John O’Neill. He also faces charges of assault causing harm to Jade Byrne, Anthony Byrne and Claire Byrne.

Prosecutor Dominic McGinn told jurors that the five charges concerned a violent confrontation at St Joseph’s Way in Poppintree, Ballymun, during the early hours.

The report said Jason Flannery died after being stabbed. Jade Byrne, Anthony Byrne and Claire Byrne suffered injuries, while John O’Neill was more seriously injured.