Desmond ‘Des’ Duffy pleads not guilty to murder at trial

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Desmond ‘Des’ Duffy has pleaded not guilty to murder at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 7 November 2018. The alleged killing occurred at the home he shared with Desmond ‘Dessie’ Sullivan in Somerville Park, Rathmines, Dublin.

Evidence included Duffy’s account that he had experienced years of violence and abuse in the relationship. A neighbour described heated arguments every two to three months, while the trial was due to continue on 5 November 2018.