Brian Ibe has pleaded not guilty to murder by reason of insanity.

Peter Kennedy was assaulted at his home on April 28th, 2020, and died from his injuries about two weeks later

Gda Brendan O'Donnell was the member in charge at Newbridge Garda Station on April 29th, 2020, when Brian Ibe (23) was brought in to be questioned on suspicion of assaulting 65-year-old Peter Kennedy the previous evening.

"I know nothing about it, that's what I said in the beginning and I'm sticking to it."

Brian Ibe has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Peter Kennedy

The court was told Peter Kennedy was terrified of the defendant

Peter Kennedy had just turned 65 and was retired from the probation services

Ms Justice Melanie Greally told the jury pool that prosecution witnesses in the case include consultant psychiatrist Dr Mary Davoren and clinical psychologist Dr Kevin Lambe

Brian Ibe is charged with murdering 65-year-old Peter Kennedy in Newbridge, Co Kildare

The trial of a man charged with the murder of a Newbridge man described as a “kind soul” collapsed on Friday. An issue over the evidence to be given by witnesses led to the Mr Justice Burns ending the trial.

The deceased Peter Kennedy was described as a “kind soul, who loved helping people out”

Brian Ibe (23) is accused of murdering Peter Kennedy at his home in Newbridge in 2020