David Fortune (33) of Rutland Grove in Crumlin had pleaded not guilty to the murder of his father, Gerard (Gerry) on August 19, 2018. At the start of the fifth day, Fortune was re-arraigned following legal discussions between the parties. Ms Lambe said her father had called the accused into the house for dinner and to try and calm him down. She told the court she heard her father scream at Gerard to get out of the room before David hit him. Several hospital staff gave evidence that Fortune claimed his father or family had been trying to stab him.

Source: Irish Independent November 23, 2020 18:00 UTC