Son not guilty of mother’s murder by reason of insanity

A 32-year-old man who stabbed his mother to death with a kitchen knife before attacking his sister and a passer-by has been found not guilty of murder and assault by reason of insanity.

Fionn Braidwood, of Clarinda Park East, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, was charged with murdering his mother, Jane Braidwood, aged 65, on January 20, 2015, at the same address.

Mr Braidwood pleaded not guilty to murdering Jane Braidwood at the Central Criminal Court. He also pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Ceili Braidwood and Anthony Maguire at the same address and on the same date.