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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2823Assault (intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm) · Co. Limerick · 14 Jun 2020

Jury fails to reach verdict in acid attack trial of John Cross in Limerick

The jury at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court failed to reach a verdict in the trial of John Cross, 35, who is accused of throwing acid in the face of Ian Pickford, 24, a former Irish international pool player, at a house party in Garryowen, Limerick, on 14 June 2020. The case was adjourned to a call-over next year with Cross remanded on continuing bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused threw acid in the face of the victim, causing serious harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPickford, 24, of Garryowen, received life-changing and disfiguring facial and chest injuries. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe jury retired to consider its verdict the previous Friday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged attack took place on 14 June 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCross pleaded not guilty to one count of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of John Cross. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury consisted of seven women and five men. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court excused the jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a call-over of cases next year. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCross was remanded on continuing bail to the new term call-over. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of man accused of acid attack on Irish international pool player

    The jury (seven women and five men) retired on Friday and reported as 'undecided'; Judge Colin Daly excused the jury and adjourned the matter to a call-over next year, with Cross remanded on continuing bail.

    victim, Ian Pickford, 24, male, Irish, irishIan Pickfordaccused, John Cross, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Cross