2022-06-21
Appeal against conviction for series of 'vicious' assaults is temporarily struck out
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Byrne, now an inmate of the Midlands Prison, later launched appeals against both conviction and sentence – but proceedings on two previous occasions were adjourned when Byrne changed his legal team at the last minute.; Byrne, now an inmate of the Midlands Prison, later launched appeals against both conviction and sentence – but proceedings on two previous occasions were adjourned when Byrne changed his legal team at the last minute.