Michael Kinsella on trial for Tyrrelstown murder

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Michael Kinsella is on trial for murdering Adil Essalhi at the Central Criminal Court. He has pleaded not guilty. The proceedings were reported on 6 February 2014.

The prosecution alleged that Mr Kinsella was one of two people who killed Mr Essalhi in fields behind Tyrrelstown Plaza on January 6th, 2011. Alex Owens SC told the court that two weapons, including a machete and a sharp instrument such as a knife, were used.

Mr Kinsella denies killing Mr Essalhi. The report said the trial continued.