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Sunset House murder trial to resume Monday

Date
2017-11-24
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The Special Criminal Court has adjourned the trial of Eamonn Cumberton, 30, who is accused of murdering Michael Barr, 35, the manager of the Sunset House pub in Dublin, on 25 April 2016. Cumberton pleaded not guilty. The prosecution argues that Cumberton is "inextricably linked" to items recovered from a partially burnt-out car near the scene, and that those items are "inextricably linked" to the shooting. The court announced that the trial will resume on Monday before Mr Justice Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and James Faughnan presiding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sunset House murder trial to resume Monday. Charges or matters: the murder of 35-year old Michael Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

Eamonn Cumberton

Defendant

Charges: the murder of 35-year old Michael Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Sunset House

Defendant

Charges: the murder of 35-year old Michael Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Sunset House pub in Dublin last year has been adjourned until Monday.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • The Special Criminal Court
Facility
  • Sunset House
Secondary Mention
Residence

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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