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Dublin man died from stab wounds to chest and abdomen, trial hears

Summary

In a Dublin murder trial, the State Pathologist testified that a 26‑year‑old man died from stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Wayne Kennedy, 33, of Rathsallagh Park, Shankill, is charged with murdering David Spain on 26 December 2013 and with causing serious harm to Sean Turner, 24, on the same date. Kennedy pleaded not guilty. Professor Marie Cassidy identified six stab wounds on Spain's body, including a left‑side chest wound that penetrated the rib cage, lung and heart, and a right‑side abdominal wound that sliced major pelvic vessels. She concluded the cause of death was the chest and abdominal injuries. Witnesses described the night's events, noting a knife in Kennedy's hand and a fight that had ended by the time a friend arrived. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man died from stab wounds to chest and abdomen, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering David Spain on December 26, 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-07-28 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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