Cork man facing murder trial admits attempted murder on city centre street

Prosecution senior counsel Ray Boland said that a trial date for the murder trial of January 13, 2025, could now be vacated

Aaron Babbington (pictured) was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Thursday where he appeared in person and pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Jason Butler on June 14, 2023, at Grand Parade, Cork, contrary to Common Law. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 31-year-old Cork man facing the prospect of a murder trial by judge and jury next month pleaded guilty instead to a charge of attempted murder in the same case.

Aaron Babbington, formerly of Churchfield Avenue, Churchfield, Cork, was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Thursday where he appeared in person and pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Jason Butler on June 14, 2023, at Grand Parade, Cork, contrary to Common Law.