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Irish Mirror
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John Hand

Dublin Deliveroo cyclist says 'sorry' to family of Josh Dunne after he's cleared of murder

A food delivery cyclist asked for forgiveness from the family of teenager Josh Dunne as he was cleared of murder and said: “I’m sorry.”

But after George Gonzaga Bento was acquitted, Josh’s mum insisted she will “keep fighting” for her boy until “the day I die”.

Following over 500 days in custody, the Brazilian walked out of the Criminal Courts Justice, a free man. In a six-week trial, Mr Bento admitted he stabbed Josh, who was 16, in the chest twice.

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