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Sunset House murder trial hears evidence about alleged getaway car
Summary
In the Special Criminal Court, the trial of Eamonn Cumberton, aged 30, for the murder of Michael Barr, 35, at the Sunset House pub, has progressed to evidence about a suspected getaway vehicle. Barr was shot seven times at the bar counter on 25 April 2016. The prosecution argues that Cumberton is "inextricably linked" to a silver Audi found near the scene, partially burnt, and that items recovered from the car are "inextricably linked" to the shooting. Evidence was presented by Dublin Fire Brigade members: Brian Burke reported seeing the Audi on Walsh Road, Drumcondra, with fire damage to the front seats; Peter Conroy removed an empty petrol can from the driver's seat but did not enter the rear. Terence O'Brien noted that the crew had no reason to approach the rear doors. Detective Garda Gary McDonnell observed that no one touched the car after it arrived on a tow‑truck. Eamonn Cumberton pleaded not guilty. Sunset House pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sunset House murder trial hears evidence about alleged getaway car. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 25th 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 25th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Mr Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Mr Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Sunset House
- Walsh Road
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