Man (52) pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Ryan Dunne

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a 52-year-old man charged with attempted murder in Dublin two years ago.

At the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday, Jineesh John, with an address at The Crescent Building, Park West, Dublin, was charged that on May 21st, 2023, at Friel Avenue, Park West Industrial Estate, Dublin 10, he did attempt to murder Nadege Futi.

He pleaded not guilty.

Mr Justice Paul Burns told the jury that the trial is expected to last two days, with three witnesses due to be called: Garda Thomas Balfe, Dr Ronan Mullally for the prosecution, and Dr Stephen Monks for the defence.

The prosecution will be led by Brendan Grehan SC, while Fiona Murphy SC is acting for the defence.

The trial will begin on Thursday before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and the jury of seven men and five women.