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Alan Wilson gets trial date over Players Lounge shooting

Summary

Alan Wilson, aged 40, has been set a trial date of 4 October 2021 at the Special Criminal Court for three counts of attempted murder linked to a shooting at The Players Lounge pub in Fairview, Dublin. He is accused of attempting to kill Brian Masterson, Wayne Barrett and Austin Purcell on 26 July 2010. Wilson also faces charges of possessing a .38 Special Smith & Wesson revolver, a .32 Auto Zastava semi‑automatic pistol, and corresponding ammunition, all with intent to endanger life. He denied the allegations during a brief hearing and was joined by video‑link.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Alan Wilson gets trial date over Players Lounge shooting. Charges or matters: three counts of attempted murder in connection with a shooting at the Players Lounge pub; 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 4, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-06-10 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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