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Case No. 6341Attempted murder · Co. Dublin · 1 Dec 2022

Jury fails to reach verdict in attempted murder trial of Philip Cox

A Central Criminal Court jury failed to reach a verdict in the attempted murder trial of Philip Cox, who was accused of stabbing his former partner Cristal O’Brien twice in the leg at her home. The judge listed the matter for mention on March 22nd.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe attack took place at the victim's home at a flat complex in Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe attack happened on December 1st, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused broke two knives during the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused told gardaí he never intended to hurt the victim and had no idea why he stabbed her twice in the leg. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused had pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused has pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and producing a knife during the dispute. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for seven hours and 33 minutes over three days before returning unable to reach a verdict. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe forewoman said the jury had not reached a verdict on which at least ten jurors agreed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge told the forewoman to write 'Disagreement' next to the count on the issue paper. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge listed the matter for mention on March 22nd. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge exempted the jurors from jury service for the next ten years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim sustained two stab wounds to the leg. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA neighbour gave evidence that the accused said he was going to kill his former partner. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Jury fails to reach verdict in attempted murder trial of man who twice stabbed ex-partner at her home

    Reports that the jury could not reach a verdict after deliberations, that the judge directed a 'Disagreement' to be recorded and listed the matter for mention on March 22nd. Also gives details of the attack, the knives used and Cox's guilty pleas to lesser charges.

    victim, Cristal O'Brien, female, irish (judged from name)Cristal O'Brienaccused, Philip Cox, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Cox