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Regency Hotel trial further adjourned

Date
2018-07-30

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Court
Detective Supt Fox. The Special Criminal Court

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of Patrick Hutch, accused of murdering David Byrne at the Regency Hotel, was adjourned until September to allow the court to review an interim report on the death of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox and to analyse electronic data. The adjournment also gives the defence time to read the report. The Special Criminal Court had previously said the final report would be ready by the end of September. Fox was found dead on 10 February in his office at Ballymun Garda Station; his firearm was recovered and foul play was not suspected. Hutch, 25, pleaded not guilty and denies owning three AK‑47 rifles. The court, presided over by Justice Tony Hunt, remanded Hutch in custody until the case is listed again in September, marking the seventh adjournment. The prosecution has compiled extensive documentation and witness statements, but outstanding matters remain regarding the mobile phone, two USB devices and a laptop used in the inquiry.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Regency Hotel trial further adjourned. Charges or matters: the murder of David Byrne (34) at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on February 5th 2016. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

February 10 Hearing Or Sentence
February 5th 2016 Incident
September 3 Adjournment
July 9 Adjournment
2018-07-30 Publication

Case subjects

Patrick Hutch

Defendant

Charges: the murder of David Byrne (34) at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on February 5th 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Ann Ryan, remanded Mr Hutch in custody until September 3, when the case is listed for mention again.