Patrick Hutch trial adjourned over murder charge

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Patrick Hutch's murder trial was adjourned at the Special Criminal Court on 22 March 2018. The case concerns the fatal shooting of David Byrne at Dublin's Regency Hotel on 5 February 2016.

The adjournment allowed an inquiry into the death of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox, the case's lead investigator, to conclude. Hutch has pleaded not guilty to murder and denies possessing three AK47 assault rifles in connection with the shooting.

The court remanded Hutch in custody until 9 July, when the case was listed for mention. This was the fifth adjournment reported in the proceedings.