19-year-old Dublin resident Reece Murphy faces trial for violent disorder and threats in Phoenix Park, pending defense claim that incident was not anti-gay.

Reece Murphy, a 19-year-old from Clondalkin, Dublin, faces multiple charges stemming from a June 17 incident in Phoenix Park, including violent disorder and threatening to kill or cause serious harm. The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered a trial in the Circuit Court, known for stricter sentencing. Murphy remains on bail under strict conditions and will return to court in January for further proceedings. His defense claims he is not homophobic, and the incident was not an attack on the gay community.

October 29, 2024
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