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Regency trial hears tributes to lead investigator

Date
2018-02-13

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

At the Special Criminal Court, tributes were paid to Detective Superintendent Colm Fox, who died suddenly at Ballymun Garda Station. The tributes were led by Sean Gillane SC, senior prosecuting counsel in the trial of Patrick Hutch for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. The trial, scheduled to resume, was adjourned until Monday. Gillane described Fox as a gentleman, fiercely intelligent, modest, and a respected officer who never raised his voice. He praised Fox's dedication to public service and expressed condolences to his family and colleagues. Michael O'Higgins SC echoed the admiration, noting Fox's universal respect and affection. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia and Ann Ryan, joined the sentiments and requested the adjournment. Patrick Hutch, 25, remains pleading not guilty to Byrne's murder and denies possession of three AK‑47 rifles. The case involves a raid during a boxing weigh‑in where armed men, including a woman‑dressed suspect, entered the hotel.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Regency trial hears tributes to lead investigator. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 2016 Adjournment
Monday, February 19th Adjournment
February 5th 2016 Adjournment
2018-02-13 Publication

Why: He said that he "never heard him raise his voice" and that he was "in that category of man who never had to raise his voice, because of the respect he naturally commanded". CNI source report