Gerard Hutch’s murder trial reaches end of prosecution case

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Gerard Hutch’s murder trial at the Special Criminal Court reached the end of the prosecution case, reported on 24 January 2023. Hutch has pleaded not guilty to murdering David Byrne, who was shot at the Regency Hotel.

Hutch’s counsel told the court he would not give evidence in his defence. The report also says the court ruled prosecution automatic number plate recognition evidence inadmissible.