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Case No. 5776Attempted murder · Co. Cork · 25 Dec 2023

Man charged with attempted murder at Cork house on Christmas Day 2023

On December 25th, 2023, Shane Casey, a 32-year-old man, was allegedly involved in a fire at Billy Murphy's house on Dyke Parade near Cork City centre. The State alleges Casey set fire to the house and swiped at Murphy with a blade, and a woman trapped on the upper floors was rescued by Cork City Fire Brigade. Casey was charged with the attempted murder of Murphy, along with assault causing harm, production of a blade, criminal damage with intent to endanger life and arson, and made no reply when charged. On May 31st, 2024, Judge Philip O'Leary granted the State's application and remanded Casey in custody, with the attempted murder charge to be tried on indictment at the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man has been charged with the attempted murder of another man in Cork City.
  • The State alleges Shane Casey poured an accelerant on the front door of the house, set it alight, and set a fire in the hallway at the bottom of the stairs.
  • The State alleges Casey swiped at a man with a blade as the man tried to escape, allegedly slicing his forehead.
  • A woman was trapped on the upper floors and was rescued by Cork City Fire Brigade.
Where
The incident was alleged to have taken place at Billy Murphy's house at Dyke Parade near Cork City centre.
When
The incident happened on December 25th, 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí believe the fire would have killed the trapped woman without the firefighters' prompt response.
  • The attempted murder charge carries a penalty of up to life imprisonment.
Investigation
The State relies on evidence including CCTV footage against Casey.
Charges
  • Casey was also charged with assault causing harm to Murphy, production of a blade, and criminal damage with intent to endanger life.
  • Casey was charged with arson at the property on Dyke Parade on December 25th.
In court
  • Casey made no reply when charged.
  • The DPP directed that the attempted murder charge be tried on indictment before a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.
  • Casey's solicitor, Diarmuid Kelleher, said he would not apply for bail, as bail cannot be applied for on an attempted murder charge at District Court level.
  • Judge Philip O'Leary granted the State's application and remanded Casey in custody.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been charged with the attempted murder of another man in Cork City. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe State alleges Casey poured an accelerant on the front door of the house before setting it alight. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe State alleges Casey entered the house and set a fire in the hallway at the bottom of the stairs. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe State alleges Casey swiped at a man with a blade as the man tried to escape, allegedly slicing his forehead. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA woman was trapped in the upper floors and was rescued by Cork City Fire Brigade. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attempted murder was alleged to have taken place at Mr Murphy's house at Dyke Parade near Cork City centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on December 25th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe State relies on evidence including CCTV footage against Casey. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCasey was also charged with assault causing harm to Murphy, production of a blade and causing criminal damage with intent to endanger life. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCasey was charged with arson at the property on Dyke Parade on December 25th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCasey made no reply when charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the attempted murder charge be tried on indictment before a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCasey's solicitor said he would not apply for bail, as bail cannot be applied for on an attempted murder charge at District Court level. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Philip O'Leary granted the State's application and remanded Casey in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe attempted murder charge carries a penalty of up to life imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí believe the arson attack would have killed the trapped woman without the firefighters' prompt response. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 May2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with attempted murder at Cork house on Christmas Day 2023

    Court report on the remand hearing. Casey has also been charged with assault causing harm, production of a blade, criminal damage with intent to endanger life and arson. The attempted murder charge is to be tried on indictment at the Central Criminal Court.

    accused, Shane Casey, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Caseyvictim, Billy Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Billy Murphyvictim, female