Caolan Smyth found guilty of attempted murder in Dublin

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Caolan Smyth was found guilty of attempted murder at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 5 January 2021.

The court also convicted Smyth of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, after he pleaded not guilty to both offences.

The court found Smyth drove the car used in the shooting and followed James Gately to a north Dublin filling station on 10 May 2017.

Gately survived five gunshots; four struck his bulletproof vest, while another hit his jaw and seriously injured him.

The report said Smyth and co-accused Gary McAreavey were due to be sentenced on 25 January.