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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1144Murder · Co. Dublin · 15 Feb 2025

CCTV footage and new detective in Babatunde murder case at Belfast court

Ryan Ndede, 24, was remanded in continuing custody at Belfast Magistrates' Court, charged with the murder of Quham Babatunde, 34, a Nigerian asylum seeker stabbed four times during a suspected group fight on Anne Street South, Dublin, in February 2025. Police disclosed that CCTV footage tracking the suspect's movements had been obtained, a new detective inspector appointed, and forensic tests were under way on a knife and glove.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was 34 years old and from Nigeria. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was stabbed four times. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe stabbing took place on Anne Street South in Dublin city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of 15 February 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPolice obtained CCTV footage tracking the movements of the suspect throughout Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA new detective inspector was appointed to head the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCCTV footage allegedly shows the suspect producing a blade and targeting the victim. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPSNI officers arrested the suspect after he travelled to Belfast and boarded a ferry to Birkenhead in England. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationForensic tests were being carried out on a knife and glove recovered in the murder inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeEight other men were charged in the Republic with violent disorder, assault or weapons offences related to the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtRyan Ndede, 24, was remanded in continuing custody, charged with murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo other suspect was being prosecuted for the alleged murder. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Police secure CCTV footage in Babatunde murder investigation

    Court update at Belfast Magistrates' Court revealing CCTV footage obtained, new detective inspector appointed, forensic tests on a knife and glove, eight other men charged in the Republic, and the case adjourned to next month.

    victim, Quham Babatunde, 34, male, non-irish (judged from name)Quham Babatundesuspect, Ryan Ndede, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ryan Ndede