Book of evidence served in schoolboy murder case

A schoolboy charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Leaving Certificate student last May was served with the book of evidence at the Dublin Children’s Court today.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be identified because he is a juvenile, has been charged with the murder of Sean Nolan, at Waterloo Road, in Dublin 4.

Another charge that had been brought for producing a 10-inch bread knife and a six-inch kitchen knife during a dispute was withdrawn today, on the application of the State.

Student Sean Nolan (aged 18) from Griffith Court, Fairview, in Dublin died following a row on May 26 last.

His parents were present at the Children’s Court today as the teenager charged with their son’s killing was served with the book of evidence in the case.

Dressed in a white shirt, black trousers and navy blue tie the south Dublin teenager, who is in on bail, spoke once during the brief proceedings today.

He replied “yes” indicating that he understood when notified by Judge Bryan Smyth that if he intended to use an alibi during as part of his defence he must notify the prosecution within two weeks.

Defence solicitor Michelle Finan said it was a legal aid matter and Judge Smyth assigned two counsel.

He remanded the teenager, who was accompanied by his mother, to appear again in the Children’s Court next week when an order of return for trial to the Central Criminal Court is to be made.