John Tate sent for trial on arson and riot charges

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John Tate was sent for trial on arson and violent disorder charges at Dublin District Court on 22 July 2024.

The charges arise from events in Dublin city centre on 23 November 2023, including an allegation that he set fire to a Luas tram on O’Connell Street.

Prosecutors served a book of evidence, and Judge Alan Mitchell made a return-for-trial order to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Tate remained on bail and had not entered a plea when the case was sent forward.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.