Anthony Casserly jailed for luring Wayne Whelan to his death

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Mr Justice David Keane sentenced Anthony Casserly to nine years in prison, with the final two years suspended. The proceedings were reported on 28 January 2022.

Casserly admitted participating in Wayne Whelan’s murder with knowledge of a criminal organisation.

Whelan was shot dead at Mount Andrew Rise in Lucan on 18 November 2019 after Casserly invited him to watch an Ireland match at a pub. Casserly lured him to his death and later went to the Whelan family home to comfort them.