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Dublin man acquitted of violent disorder in city pub

Summary

David Byrne, 32, of Crumlin, was tried at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for violent disorder at Morrissey's Pub on 7 January 2013. The case relied mainly on CCTV footage and a single witness, Garda Seamus O'Donovan, who had been called after a panic alarm. He described a crowd outside the pub, a struggle inside, and a bottle used as a weapon. Byrne was identified in the footage and arrested on 9 December 2013. The jury, composed of five men and seven women, deliberated for less than an hour and returned a not‑guilty verdict. Judge Patricia Ryan thanked the jury and discharged Byrne from the indictment. The trial concluded with Byrne acquitted of the violent disorder charge, while other individuals involved were not charged in this proceeding. David Byrne pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man acquitted of violent disorder in city pub. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Morrissey's Pub, Cork Street on January 7, 2013; the offence. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 7, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 9, 2013 Incident
• 2014-11-13 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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