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'Mam, mam, he has a gun': Sisters recall terror when gunmen entered busy restaurant

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard eyewitness testimony from two sisters regarding the fatal shooting of Tristan Sherry at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023. Adisa Ajredini and Amanda Ajredini described the terror as a masked attacker, whom they identified as holding a long firearm, entered the busy restaurant. Adisa stated she dragged her mother under a table after hearing what sounded like machine-gun fire, while Amanda fled to the kitchen believing the gunman intended to shoot everyone. The sisters testified that the restaurant was left wrecked and the attacker was found lying in blood. This evidence forms part of the ongoing trial of three men accused of murdering Sherry: Noah Musueni, David Amah, and Michael Andrecut. All three have pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Additionally, Jonas Kabangu, Diarmuid O'Brien, and Brandon Hennessy are charged with violent disorder arising from the same incident; all have also pleaded not guilty. Prosecution counsel previously alleged that a group attacked the disarmed Sherry with savage violence. The trial continues before Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo, Judge Elma Sheahan, and Judge James Faughnan. No verdicts or sentences have been delivered, and the matter remains at the trial stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Mam, mam, he has a gun': Sisters recall terror when gunmen entered busy restaurant. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 24 December Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Eve Incident
• 2024-11-11 Publication

Why: She said she screamed: "Mam, mam, mam, he has a gun," because she knew her mother was somewhere in the restaurant, but couldn't see her. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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