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Alleged armed robber dropped phone at scene, prosecution say
Summary
The Special Criminal Court heard the prosecution's closing arguments against Trevor Byrne, 41, of Finglas West, who is charged with the 2010 armed robbery of BoyleSports in Swords and the hijacking of a woman's car at gunpoint. The State presented "overwhelming" evidence, including CCTV footage that identified Byrne and a second man, both wearing masks and brandishing handguns, who entered the bookies and robbed the tills. Byrne allegedly dropped his phone at the scene, which was later found to contain a contact for 'Ma', a number linked to his mother Maureen Byrne. The prosecution argued that the phone and its contents tied Byrne to the robbery. Byrne denied all charges. The case was adjourned to May 20 for judgment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alleged armed robber dropped phone at scene, prosecution say. Charges or matters: the 2010 robbery along with possession of a firearm and threatening to kill the driver of the hijacked getaway car; five offences relating to the armed robbery at BoyleSports in Swords the previous year, during Cheltenham Race Week on Gold Cup day. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 19, 2010 Incident
- May 20 Adjournment
- 2021-04-20 Publication
Why: There is "overwhelming" evidence against a man accused of the armed robbery of a bookies and the hijacking of a woman's car at gunpoint because the State contends he dropped his phone at the scene, the Special Criminal Court has heard in closing speeches today. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the 2010 robbery along with possession of a firearm and threatening to kill the driver of the hijacked getaway car; five offences relating to the armed robbery at BoyleSports in Swords the previous year, during Cheltenham Race Week on Gold Cup day (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Presiding judge Mr Justice Michael MacGrath, sitting with Ms Justice Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Ms Justice Marie Keane, adjourned the matter to May 20 for judgement.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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