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Christchurch eye surgeon granted parole after attempted murder conviction

The PostThe PressStuffOtago Daily TimesMonday 12 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Ian Dallison, a Christchurch eye surgeon, has been granted parole following an attempted murder charge. After being declared bankrupt in 2022, Dallison entered the Lyttelton home of his former business landlord, Alberto Ceccarelli, and attempted to shoot him. He is expected to be released from prison next month.

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First reported by The Post, Mon 12 May 2025, 3:26pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 17 hours
  1. The PostThe Post via RNZ

    Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison who attempted to murder landlord granted parole (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Eye surgeon granted parole after attempted murder (opens in new tab)