Caolan Smyth jailed for attempted murder at Special Court

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Caolan Smyth was jailed for 20 years for attempted murder at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 17 February 2021. He shot James Gately five times at a Topaz petrol station near Dublin Airport on 10 May 2017.

Smyth was convicted of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Mr Justice Tony Hunt said Smyth had surveilled Mr Gately, used a pistol and fired at close range; one bullet struck Mr Gately's head, but he survived.