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Sunset House murder accused's arrest was lawful, judges rule

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, judges ruled that the arrest of Eamonn Cumberton, 30, accused of murdering Michael Barr, 35, at the Sunset House pub on 25 April 2016, was lawful. Cumberton pleaded not guilty. The prosecution argued he was linked to items recovered from a partially burnt car near the scene, and that forensic evidence connected him to the shooting. Evidence was presented that Cumberton was arrested at Dublin Airport on an outstanding bench warrant one month after the murder and later, on 27 May, was arrested by Inspector Brian Delaney on suspicion of murder. The court found the arrest valid and proper, rejecting the defence's claim that it was a contrivance. The case continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sunset House murder accused's arrest was lawful, judges rule. 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: trial

When:

• April 25th 2016 Incident
• May 27th Incident
• 2017-12-05 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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