Teenager’s murder trial began jury deliberations in Dublin

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The unnamed teenager’s murder trial began jury deliberations at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 15 September 2020.

He cannot be identified because he is a minor and pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The alleged stabbing happened during a melee at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14, on 10 May 2019.

The jury was directed to consider whether he honestly believed force was necessary in self-defence and whether the force used was excessive. It was due to return to continue deliberations.