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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7879Murder · Co. Dublin

Murder accused denies deliberately stabbing Derek Reddin in Loughlinstown, Dublin

Derek Reddin (31) died after being stabbed in the chest at Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, in an alleged incident between October 14th and 15th, 2019, late at night. Andrew Lacey (35), of Riverside, Loughlinstown, has pleaded not guilty to Mr Reddin's murder, and the prosecution says the incident was part of a feud between associates of both men. In July 2023 Mr Lacey gave evidence at his murder trial, accepting he initially lied to emergency services and gardaí, while denying he deliberately stabbed Mr Reddin or filmed the scene. As of July 11th, 2023, the trial was continuing before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jul
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Andrew Lacey (35) is accused of murdering Derek Reddin (31).
Where
The killing is alleged to have taken place at Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin.
When
The alleged murder took place late at night between October 14th and 15th, 2019.
Cause
The prosecution heard the accused was attacked as part of a feud between associates of both men.
Weapon
  • The fatal stab wound was caused by a knife whose entire 8.5cm blade penetrated Mr Reddin's chest.
  • The accused says he had a folding knife in his work jacket pocket and used a knife to repel two men who attacked him.
Other details
  • The accused says Mr Reddin swung a metal bar or bat at his head, and lunged at him with a baseball bat before he produced the knife.
  • The accused denies targeting the left side of Mr Reddin's upper body and deliberately stabbing him through the chest, and says he does not remember stabbing him.
  • The accused denies using a phone to film and photograph the scene to show others what he had done.
Investigation
The accused accepted under cross-examination that he initially lied to emergency services and gardaí about being attacked with knives, with the prosecution account describing a knife and two bats.
Charges
Andrew Lacey has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Derek Reddin.
In court
  • The accused gave evidence at his murder trial in July 2023.
  • The trial continues before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury, and was still continuing as of July 11th, 2023.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe killing is alleged to have happened at Loughlinstown Drive. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe killing is alleged to have taken place at Loughlinstown Drive. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place between October 14th and 15th, 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place between October 14th and 15th, 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe accused was allegedly attacked as part of a feud between associates of both men. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused says Reddin swung a metal bar or bat at his head. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused says he had a folding knife in his work jacket pocket. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe fatal stab wound was caused by a knife whose entire 8.5cm blade penetrated the deceased's chest. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused accepted that he initially lied to gardaí about being attacked with a knife and two bats. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAndrew Lacey has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Derek Reddin. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused gave evidence at his murder trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is continuing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial continues before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and a jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused says he used a knife to repel two men who attacked him. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused admits he initially lied to emergency services about being attacked with knives. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe trial has previously heard of a feud between associates of the accused and the deceased. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused says he produced a knife only after Mr Reddin lunged at him with a baseball bat. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused says he does not remember stabbing Mr Reddin. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused denies that he filmed and photographed the scene to show others what he had done. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Murder accused denies filming and photographing scene of stabbing to show others what he had done

    Trial report on the accused's evidence and cross-examination; the trial was continuing before a jury. No matching existing case.

    accused, Andrew Lacey, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Laceyvictim, Derek Reddin, 31, male, irish (judged from name)Derek Reddin
  2. 10 Jul2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Murder accused on way home to ‘wife and kids’ when attacked by two men

    Report on the accused giving evidence at his murder trial. He denies intending harm and says Reddin attacked him with a metal bar or bat. The prosecution challenges his account of the knife and his phone calls after the incident.

    accused, Andrew Lacey, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Laceyvictim, Derek Reddin, 31, male, irish (judged from name)Derek Reddin