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Regency trial adjourned after defence request

Summary

Patrick Hutch, aged 25, is on trial in the Special Criminal Court for the murder of David Byrne, aged 34, at the Regency Hotel on 5 February 2016. Hutch pleads not guilty and denies owning three AK‑47 assault rifles linked to the shooting. The court heard that the incident occurred during a boxing weigh‑in when a man dressed as a woman, another in a flat cap, and three others in tactical‑style Garda uniforms armed with handguns and assault rifles raided the venue. Prosecutor Sean Gillane SC stated that the prosecution's case is that Hutch was the man dressed as a woman and that he did not fire the shots but was part of a "shared intention" to commit the offence. Following a ruling on Friday that admitted evidence identifying Hutch as the man in the woman's costume, the defence requested a wide range of information. Michael O'Higgins SC for Hutch said the defence needed specific answers.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Regency trial adjourned after defence request. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 5th 2016 Adjournment
• 2018-02-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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