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Man to go on trial in New Year accused of three murder bids, including Hutch attempt

Summary

The Special Criminal Court will try 43‑year‑old Michael Carroll of Bride Street, Dublin 8, for three attempted murders. He is charged with twice attempting to kill Edward Staunton on 26 March 2017 – first on James Joyce Street and later at Peadar Kearney House – and with an attempt on John Hutch's life on 2 September 2016 at his Drumalee Avenue home. Staunton was injured in a hit‑and‑run and shot shortly after. Carroll's lawyer, John Berry BL, said the evidence was largely circumstantial. The trial is set for 30 January and is expected to last six weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man to go on trial in New Year accused of three murder bids, including Hutch attempt. Charges or matters: twice attempting to murder Edward Staunton on the night of March 26, 2017 at James Joyce Street, Dublin 1 and at Peadar Kearney House, Railway St, Dublin 1. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 26, 2017 Other
• September 2, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 30 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-12-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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