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Case No. 6373Attempted murder · Co. Dublin · 1 Dec 2022

Trial of man accused of attempted murder of former partner in Dublin

Philip Cox, 39, is on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with the attempted murder of his former partner, Cristal O’Brien, at a flat complex on 1 December 2022. He has pleaded not guilty to that charge.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe complainant was stabbed twice in the leg. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attempted murder is alleged to have happened at a flat complex in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged attempted murder happened on 1 December 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused allegedly chased the complainant with three different knives. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested for production of an article in the course of a dispute when he was discharged from hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused has already pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and production of a knife. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court before a jury of seven men and five women. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused told gardaí he never intended to hurt the complainant. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Accused who twice stabbed partner said he never intended to hurt her

    Trial report: the accused told gardaí he never intended to hurt the complainant, and he has pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, aggravated burglary and production of a knife arising from the same date and location. Closing speeches were expected on Thursday.

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