Trial Of Laois Man Accused Of Murder Re-Opening Today

He's accused of murdering a man in Waterford when he was 17.

The trial of a Laois man accused of murder is re-opening today.

Dean Kerrie of St. Brigid's Square, Porarlington is accused of murdering 25 year old Jack Power at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford on 26th July 2018.

Mr. Kerrie - who was 17 at the time - claims he was acting in self-defence after Mr. Power entered his home.

A jury had failed to reach a verdict on the case back in February.

The 20 year old will appear before Mr. Justice Paul McDermott at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin at 11.30 this morning.

READ MORE: No Verdict Reached In Trial Of Laois Man Accused Of Murder

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