Sean Nolan pleads guilty to manslaughter, denies murder

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Sean Nolan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies murder at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 8 October 2020.

The charges relate to the death of Amanda Carroll at her home on Quarry Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, on 21 October 2018.

The prosecution alleges Nolan intended to kill or cause serious injury when he placed his hands around Ms Carroll’s throat and mouth. The trial was continuing before Mr Justice Michael McGrath and a jury.