David Amah sentenced to 12 years for Tristan Sherry murder

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David Amah was sentenced to 12 years for the murder of Tristan Sherry at the Special Criminal Court on 26 May 2025, with the final three years suspended. The attack took place at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown.

Justice Kerida Naidoo said the offence was not pre-planned and that a probation report assessed Amah as presenting a low risk of reoffending. Amah was 17 at the time of the offence.