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Tracking devices found on white Range Rover, murder plot trial hears
Summary
During a trial for Liam Brannigan, a 37‑year‑old from Dublin, a detective explained how two tracking devices were found on a white Range Rover belonging to the partner of the intended murder victim, Gary Hanley. The devices were discovered under the vehicle's centre beam after the car was stopped on Beaumont Road. Brannigan is charged with conspiring to murder Hanley between 15 September and 6 November 2017 and has pleaded not guilty. The court also heard about the arrests of Luke Wilson, Alan Wilson and Joseph Kelly on 6 November, who were convicted of conspiring to murder Hanley and received sentences ranging from six to twelve years. The trial will continue the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tracking devices found on white Range Rover, murder plot trial hears. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years; conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 15th Hearing Or Sentence
- November 6th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- Sunday, September 17th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday, November 6th, 2017 Incident
- September 17 Incident
- 2019-10-09 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Alan Wilson (39) of New Street Gardens, Dublin 8, and Joseph Kelly (35) of Kilworth Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 previously pleaded guilty and were jailed for conspiring to murder Mr Hanley. Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years.
Background Person
Charges: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Joseph Kelly (35) of Kilworth Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 previously pleaded guilty and were jailed for conspiring to murder Mr Hanley. Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years.
Accused
Charges: conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017; unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Background Person
Charges: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Luke Wilson (24), from Cremona Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin, Alan Wilson (39) of New Street Gardens, Dublin 8, and Joseph Kelly (35) of Kilworth Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 previously pleaded guilty and were jailed for conspiring to murder Mr Hanley. Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years.
Accused
Charges: conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017; unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Philipsburgh Avenue
- Crumlin Road
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