Kevin Lunney accused face trial on false imprisonment charges

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Four men accused of false imprisonment and assault causing serious harm face trial at the Special Criminal Court, which heard on 21 May 2021 that proceedings were scheduled for 31 May.

Luke O'Reilly, Darren Redmond, Alan O'Brien and the unnamed YZ were charged over an alleged attack on Kevin Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, on 17 September 2019.

Mr Justice Tony Hunt said the listing could allow nine weeks of a 12-week trial before the court vacation, with a possible resumption in September.

The report said defence arguments concerning mobile-phone data and a burned Renault Kangoo van had not justified an adjournment; the State said the fire was accidental and CCTV had been disclosed.

The proceedings were reported on 21 May 2021.