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Teenager murder and robbery trials

Overview

Separate legal proceedings have commenced regarding the murders of two individuals allegedly committed by teenagers during robbery attempts.

In Ireland, two 17-year-olds have been sent to the Central Criminal Court for trial following the death of 37-year-old Alex Coughlan. Prosecutors allege the victim was assaulted in Blanchardstown after an arranged meeting via a dating app, resulting in his death three days later. The defendants are accused of also robbing the deceased of a gold ring and bank cards.

In the United Kingdom, a trial has begun at Guildford Crown Court for two 16-year-olds accused of killing 15-year-old Luis Guembes. The prosecution alleges the teenagers lured the victim to a secluded area in Stoke Park to settle a debt through robbery. Evidence presented to the jury included a video in which one defendant allegedly stated, ‘I stabbed him, bro and I think [Defendant 2] did as well.’ The defendants deny murder but face charges including conspiracy to rob.

Entities

Dublin Children’s Court · Guildford Crown Court · Julian Evans KC · Grindr · Alex Coughlan

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Trial begins for two teenagers accused of Luis Guembes murder

    Two teenagers are on trial at Guildford Crown Court for the murder of 15-year-old Luis Guembes, allegedly lured to Stoke Park to be robbed and stabbed following a dispute over a broken phone.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Two teenagers sent to trial for murder and robbery of Alex Coughlan

    Two teenagers have been sent to trial for the alleged murder and robbery of Alex Coughlan in Blanchardstown following an arranged meeting via the Grindr app.

Sources

altonherald.com · dailydigest.ie · gayexpress.co.nz · guildford-dragon.com · haslemereherald.com · ibtimes.co.uk · metro.co.uk · standard.co.uk · thejournal.ie · wokingnewsandmail.co.uk