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Murder plot trial views footage of "spotter car" outside intended victim's home

Date
2019-10-11

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of Liam Brannigan, accused of conspiring to murder Gary Hanley between September 15 and November 6, 2017, continued before a non-jury court. Brannigan, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm. The court reviewed CCTV footage allegedly showing a white Nissan Primastar van and a black Renault Laguna surveilling Hanley's home in late October 2017. Prosecution counsel Seán Gillane SC stated these vehicles were used as "spotter cars" for surveillance and to ferry co-conspirators. Footage from November 6, 2017, depicted Brannigan's arrest at Hanover Court, where he allegedly discarded a phone and an illuminated item before being apprehended. The court also heard evidence regarding the arrest of Luke Wilson and Joseph Kelly on the same night, during which a 9mm Beretta pistol, silencer, and ammunition were seized. Wilson and Kelly have previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder Hanley. Luke Wilson, who also admitted to unlawful possession of the handgun with intent to endanger life, was jailed for 11 years. Alan Wilson, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy, received a six-year sentence. Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for a total of 12 years. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder plot trial views footage of "spotter car" outside intended victim's home. Charges or matters: conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017; conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; 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. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 15th Hearing Or Sentence
November 6th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
October 25, 2017 Other
October 26, 2017 Other
October 27, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
November 6, 2017 Incident
October 3, 2017 Other
2019-10-11 Publication

Why: Mr Gillane, for the State, explained that the prosecution intends to identify them at a later stage. Prosecution account reported by CNI

Case subjects

Alan Wilson

Convicted Person

Charges: conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; 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, 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.

Joseph Kelly

Convicted Person

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Mr Wilson and Mr Kelly have previously pleaded guilty and been 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.

Liam Brannigan

Accused

Charges: conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017; conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; 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

Luke Wilson

Defendant

Plea: Guilty