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Murderer argues he was 'out of control' following Christmas Eve steakhouse shooting
Summary
Two Dublin men, Michael Andrecut (24) and Brandon Hennessy (23), have launched appeals against their convictions for their roles in the fatal attack on Tristan Sherry, who shot and killed gangland figure Jason Hennessy Snr in a busy restaurant on Christmas Eve 2023. Andrecut's legal team argued that the trial court failed to adequately consider the element of provocation, as he had just witnessed the fatal shooting of someone close to him. Hennessy's lawyers challenged the prosecution's identification of their client on CCTV footage. The incident occurred when Sherry and another gunman entered Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, shot Hennessy Snr, and were then attacked by Hennessy's party. Three individuals, including Andrecut, were found guilty of murder, while Hennessy was convicted of violent disorder. Andrecut received a life sentence, while Hennessy was jailed for four and a half years, with six months suspended. Hennessy was later sentenced to six years for an unrelated assault. During the sentencing, the court acknowledged the extreme situation but emphasized that unlawful violence cannot be justified.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murderer argues he was 'out of control' following Christmas Eve steakhouse shooting. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- Christmas Eve Incident
- 2026-07-30 Publication
Why: Counsel for Hennessy, Hugh Hartnett SC said that the trial was unsatisfactory because of the recognition system adopted. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Defendant
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Sheephill Avenue
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