Mark Capper pleads guilty to Patrick Hutch murder plot

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Mark Capper pleaded guilty to taking part in preparations for the murder of Patrick "Patsy" Hutch in early 2018.

The proceedings were reported on 11 May 2020. Detective Superintendent David Gallagher gave evidence at Capper’s sentencing hearing at the Special Criminal Court.

Capper, of Cappagh Green, Finglas, withdrew from the plot before it was put into motion. He was to be sentenced later.

Gallagher said the men were working for the Kinahan gang. The report described a plan to lure Hutch from his home before a hit team attacked him.

The planned operation involved a staging post, a lookout, a motorbike and an escape route.