Man admits manslaughter over death outside Belfast bar
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 16:32 · Archive
A Belfast man has admitted manslaughter following a fatal altercation outside a bar in March 2024.
Joseph Martin Dempsey, 38, from Clonard Gardens in Belfast has admitted manslaughter for the death of Joseph Brennan. Mr Brennan died in hospital following an altercation outside a bar in west Belfast on 6 March 2024. Dempsey initially denied the charge when he appeared in court in July but changed his plea when he returned to Belfast Crown Court.
Dempsey's barrister Charles MacCreanor KC told the court that an agreed basis of plea was available. The judge, Mr Justice Fowler, requested that the Probation Service compile a pre-sentence report on Dempsey and that police provide victim impact statements from Mr Brennan's family. Dempsey was released on continuing bail pending sentencing.
Sentencing is scheduled for 15 January 2027.
How it is being reported
- Joseph Brennan: West Belfast man admits manslaughter after fatal altercation outside barWhen asked how he pleaded to the charge, the accused replied 'guilty'Belfast Live · 13 Nov, 16:07
- Man admits manslaughter over death that followed altercation outside Belfast barBelfast Telegraph · 13 Nov, 15:58
In this story: Joseph Martin Dempsey · Joseph Brennan · Belfast · Belfast Crown Court
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