Michael Andrecut jailed for Tristan Sherry’s murder

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Michael Andrecut was jailed for murdering Tristan Sherry at the Special Criminal Court on 10 April 2025, receiving the mandatory life sentence.

The murder followed an attack at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023.

Andrecut appealed his murder conviction in July 2026, arguing the trial court mishandled its assessment of provocation.

The appeal court reserved judgment.