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Wilson gets book of evidence on attempted murder charges

Summary

A book of evidence was served at the Special Criminal Court on Alan Wilson, a 40‑year‑old Dublin resident, who faces three attempted‑murder charges for an incident at The Players Lounge pub on 26 July 2010. Wilson is accused of attempting to kill Brian Masterson, Wayne Barrett and Austin Purcell, and of possessing a .38 Special Smith & Wesson revolver, a .32 Auto Zastava pistol and corresponding ammunition with intent to endanger life. During the brief hearing, the court remanded Wilson in custody until 7 October, when his case will be mentioned again.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Wilson gets book of evidence on attempted murder charges. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Brian Masterson, Wayne Barrett and Austin Purcell at The Players Lounge Public House, Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3 on July 26, 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26, 2010 Incident
• October 7 Adjournment
• 2019-07-29 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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