The trial of a man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy will get underway in two weeks.
The trial of a man accused of murdering school teacher Ashling Murphy last year is now due to open in two weeks.
Jozef Puska (32), of Lynally Grove, Tullamore in Co Offaly, was listed for trial today but a pre-trial hearing is needed before a jury can be selected.
— Andrew Lowth (@AndrewLowth1) October 2, 2023
The Central Criminal Court heard this morning there will be a requirement for a pre-trial hearing before a jury is selected.
Pre-trial hearings take place to avoid frequent disruptions during trial proceedings due to legal argument.
The case will be mentioned again this afternoon.
— Andrew Lowth (@AndrewLowth1) October 2, 2023
32-year-old Jozef Puska who is charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.32-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Tullamore in Co. Offaly, is accused of the school teacher's murder on the 12th of January 2022.
The case is due to be mentioned again this afternoon.
