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Alan Wilson further charged with murder bid at Players Lounge

Date
2019-06-06

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Alan Wilson, aged 40, was charged at the Special Criminal Court with three counts of attempted murder for a shooting at The Players Lounge pub on 26 July 2010, targeting Brian Masterson, Wayne Barrett and Austin Purcell. He was also charged with possession of a .38 Special Smith & Wesson revolver and a .32 Auto Zastava pistol, and with possession of .38 and .32 ammunition, all with intent to endanger life. Wilson denied any involvement in these allegations. Earlier, he had pleaded guilty to a murder plot involving Gary Hanley between 15 September and 6 November 2017. The DPP directed that Wilson be tried for the attempted murder offences in the non‑jury court. Wilson was granted legal aid, appeared in court wearing a blue jacket and jeans, and was remanded in custody until 29 July when a book of evidence is to be served.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Alan Wilson further charged with murder bid at Players Lounge. Procedural stage: trial

When:

July 26, 2010 Incident
September 15 Incident
November 6 2017 Incident
July 29 Adjournment
2019-06-06 Publication

Case subjects

Alan Wilson

Accused

Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Michael Walsh, remanded Wilson in custody until July 29, when a book of evidence is expected to be served on the defendant.