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Limerick man who was charged with attempted murder admits to firing gun
Summary
Paul Coffey, 46, of Limerick, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to discharging a firearm and to possession of a firearm in circumstances that suggested it was not for lawful use, in connection with the shooting of Alan Murphy on 11 June 2020 at Long Pavement, Watch House Cross. He had previously been charged with attempted murder. The court was satisfied with the indictment counts and no victim impact statement was sought. A governor's report from Limerick Prison was ordered for his sentence hearing. Coffey was remanded in custody until 27 March for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Limerick man who was charged with attempted murder admits to firing gun. Charges or matters: discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person would be injured or not, at Long Pavement, Watch House Cross, Limerick on June 11 2020; possession of a firearm in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it in his possession for a lawful purpose on the same occasion. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 11 2020 Incident
- March 27 Adjournment
- 2023-03-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person would be injured or not, at Long Pavement, Watch House Cross, Limerick on June 11 2020; possession of a firearm in such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it in his possession for a lawful purpose on the same occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Ring remanded the accused in custody until March 27 when he will be sentenced.; Ms Justice Ring remanded the accused in custody until March 27 when he will be sentenced.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Lord Edward Street
- Watch House
- Limerick
- Limerick Prison
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