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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4884Murder · Co. Dublin · 30 Mar 2024

Mark Lee sent for trial over murder of Josip Štrok in Clondalkin

Mark Lee, 43, has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court over the murder of Croatian national Josip Štrok, who was wounded in Clondalkin on March 30th and died on April 3rd. Two other men were charged with the same murder in April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatJosip Štrok, 31, who lived in central Dublin, was wounded in an incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHis friend David Družinec, 28, was allegedly attacked during the same incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe wounding took place at Grange View Way, Clondalkin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe wounding took place on March 30th. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí must hand over copies of interview videos to the defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMark Lee, 43, of no fixed abode, was charged with the murder of Mr Štrok on July 6th as the third person charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMark Lee was also accused of assault causing harm to Mr Družinec. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeIn April, Connor Rafferty and Anthony Delappe were charged with the murder of Mr Štrok and assault causing harm to Mr Družinec. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA judge granted a return-for-trial order sending Mark Lee, who is on bail, to the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtConnor Rafferty and Anthony Delappe are on bail and due back in court later this month. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Štrok, a carpenter, died from his injuries on April 3rd in Tallaght Hospital. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Third man sent for trial over murder of Croatian man in Co Dublin

    Mark Lee, charged in July, was sent for trial by return-for-trial order at Blanchardstown District Court. Two other men, Connor Rafferty and Anthony Delappe, were charged in April and are on bail.

    victim, Josip Štrok, 31, male, Croatian, non-irishJosip Štrokvictim, David Družinec, 28, male, non-irish (judged from name)David Družinecaccused, Mark Lee, 43, male, namedMark Leeaccused, Connor Rafferty, 20, named, irish (judged from name)Connor Raffertyaccused, Anthony Delappe, 18, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Delappe