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Man to be tried before non-jury court over Sunset House murder

Date
2019-12-20
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

David Hunter, a 41‑year‑old UK national, faces trial in the Special Criminal Court for the murder of Michael Barr, a 35‑year‑old Dublin bar manager. Barr, a father of five from County Tyrone, was shot seven times at the Sunset House pub on Summerhill Parade on 25 April 2016. Hunter was arrested at Baldonnel Aerodrome, charged at Dublin District Court, and appeared before Judge John Hughes. On 16 October, State solicitor Ciara Vibien requested that he be tried in the Special Criminal Court, a request that Judge Paul Coffey granted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man to be tried before non-jury court over Sunset House murder. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

David Hunter

Accused

Places mentioned

Residence
Facility
  • Sunset House
Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
  • Dublin
  • Dublin District Court
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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