Laura Kenna guilty of attempted murder and serious assault

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Laura Kenna was found guilty of attempted murder and assault causing serious harm at the Central Criminal Court. She had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to both charges. The proceedings were reported on 5 March 2019.

The offences took place on 3 January 2017 on Lower Drumcondra Road in Dublin, where Fionnuala Burke was attacked while walking home from work. The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on both counts after deliberating for two hours and 23 minutes.

Justice Tara Burns adjourned sentencing until 25 March 2019 for preparation of a victim impact statement. She also directed a report from Kenna’s treating doctor.