Crime & Law

Man charged with murder of Irish jeweller in Melbourne

Dermot O’Toole (64), originally from Galway, fatally stabbed during robbery

The Jewel Shed in Melbourne, where Dermot O’Toole was stabbed to death.
The Jewel Shed in Melbourne, where Dermot O’Toole was stabbed to death.
Mon Jul 15 2013 - 08:51

A man has appeared before a Melbourne court charged with the stabbing to death of an Irish jeweller.

Dermot O'Toole (64), who was originally from Co Galway, was fatally wounded after he came to the aid of his wife Bridget during an armed hold-up of their shop The Jewel Shed in the suburb of Hastings last Firday.

Mr O’Toole died at the scene and his 63- year-old wife was taken to Frankston hospital. She was released on Saturday night.

The raider reportedly escaped with jewellery valued at AU$200 (€140).

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Gavin Perry (26) of Crib Point, was yesterday charged with murder, armed robbery and intentionally causing serious injury. He is due to appear in court again later today.