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Former Boxing Union President tells Hutch trial of 'mayhem' at Regency shooting

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, former Boxing Union of Ireland president Mel Christle gave evidence about the 2016 Regency Hotel shooting. He described panic and mayhem when gunmen, one disguised in a wig and dress, opened fire during a boxing weigh‑in. Christle, who was present as the union president, reported hearing about eight shots, seeing people flee, and witnessing a corpse with its face blown off. He noted that the gunmen were a young, fit man in a wig and a stocky, unfit second gunman. Christle also observed that the event had not been promoted and that the weigh‑in was arranged the day before. He stated that after the shooting he cancelled the planned boxing events and contacted officials. The trial of Gerard Hutch and co‑defendants continues in the court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former Boxing Union President tells Hutch trial of 'mayhem' at Regency shooting. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 5, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-10-18 Publication

Why: He described a scene of panic and said he noticed a "general weakness in people because it was clear they had never witnessed anything like this. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report