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Jury sworn-in for trial of man accused of murdering Derek Reddin

Summary

A jury of eight men and four women was sworn in to hear the trial of Andrew Lacey, a 35‑year‑old from Riverside, Loughlinstown, who is accused of murdering Derek Reddin, 31, on Loughlinstown Drive between 14 and 15 October 2019. Lacey appeared before the Central Criminal Court, pleaded not guilty, and spoke only "not guilty" when the single charge was read. Justice Mary Ellen Ring informed potential jurors of any impediments and noted Lacey's employment with the Parks Department in Dun Laoghaire. The trial, scheduled to begin the next day, is expected to last about two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man accused of murdering Derek Reddin. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Reddin (31) at Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, on a date unknown between October 14 and October 15, 2019, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 14 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 15, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 14 October Incident
• 15 October Incident
• 2023-06-26 Publication

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