Jozef Puska has been found GUILTY of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
The defendant had his head down as the verdict was delivered before the Central Criminal Court.
After their deliberations – the jury of 9 men and 3 women returned the guilty verdict.
Friends and family of Ashling Murphy applauded as the Jury was dismissed by the judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt.
He will be handed a mandatory life sentence, with a sentencing hearing to take place next week.
Jozef Puska has been found GUILTY of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
— Frank Greaney (@FrankGreaney) November 9, 2023
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Women's Aid has welcomed the conviction of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy.
It says this case is a "shocking example" of the dangers faced by women, and the case shone a spotlight on male violence in society.
Women's Aid says one man goes to jail today but it will not bring Ashling back or compensate for her "heart-rending" loss.
However the organisation says effective criminal justice sanctions are "vital" and it truly hopes it offers some measure of justice and closure to Ashling's loved ones.
Women’s Aid welcomes the conviction of Josef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy. When Puska senselessly took Aishling Murphy’s life at 4.30pm in broad daylight while she was out on a run, it sent a shockwave through communities in Ireland. #Femicide pic.twitter.com/ueg0w1eSvS
— Women's Aid Ireland (@Womens_Aid) November 9, 2023
Reporting by Frank Greaney and Andrew Lowth.