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Case No. 5286Murder; production of a long-bladed sword; handling proceeds of criminal activity · Co. Cork · 15 Mar 2024

Cobh murder accused charged with producing long-bladed sword and handling proceeds of criminal activity

Dylan Scannell, 30, previously charged with the murder of Ian Baitson, 33, at the Eurospar car park in Cobh, Co Cork, was charged with two further offences at Mallow District Court: producing a long-bladed sword and handling cash from criminal activity. He was remanded in continuing custody at Cork Prison.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatHe was charged with the murder of Ian Baitson, 33 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIan Baitson was a chef and a father of two (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBaitson was rushed to Cork University Hospital after the assault (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBaitson died from his injuries four days after the assault (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe murder took place at the Eurospar car park, Newtown Road, Cobh (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder occurred on 15 March 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe cash handling offence is alleged to have occurred between August 2023 and March 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeScannell was charged with producing a long-bladed sword capable of causing serious injury (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeScannell was charged with handling, transferring or possessing cash knowing it to be proceeds of criminal activity (irishtimes.com)
  • courtScannell appeared before Mallow District Court on Tuesday (irishtimes.com)
  • courtScannell made no reply to either charge (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor Cathal Lombard said his client was consenting to the remand (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Marie Keane remanded Scannell in continuing custody at Cork Prison (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe is to appear at a vacation sitting of Mallow District Court on 13 August (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Cobh murder accused charged with possession of long-bladed sword and cash linked to criminal activity

    Two new charges added to the existing murder charge: producing a long-bladed sword at the scene and handling proceeds of criminal activity between August and March. Remanded in continuing custody at Cork Prison to appear at a vacation sitting of Mallow District Court on 13 August.

    victim, Ian Baitson, 33, maleIan Baitsonaccused, Dylan Scannell, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Scannell