A jury in the trial of a Dublin man accused of attempted murder last night retired to consider its verdict.
Mr Blake (21), of Mellows Crescent, Finglas pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Mr Patrick Maughan (40), of The Campsite, St Margaret's, on February 21st at Balcurris Road, Ballymun.
He also denies causing serious bodily harm to Mr Maughan, and the unlawful use of a car without its owner's permission.