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Sunset House murder trial continues

Summary

The Special Criminal Court is hearing the case of Eamonn Cumberton, 30, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Barr, 35, who was shot seven times at the Sunset House pub in Dublin on 25 April 2016. The prosecution argues that Cumberton is "inextricably linked" to items recovered from a silver Audi, the alleged getaway car, which was found partially burnt near the scene, and that those items are "inextricably linked" to the shooting. The trial will continue tomorrow 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 continues. 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
• 2017-12-07 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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