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Case No. 5225Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023

Inquest hears Tristan Sherry died of head injury and stab wounds in Blanchardstown steakhouse attack

Tristan Sherry, 26, died in hospital on 24 December 2023 from injuries sustained in an attack at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Four men have been charged with his murder, and the inquest has been adjourned until the criminal prosecutions conclude.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJason Hennessy Senior was shot while dining in the restaurant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJason Hennessy Senior died from shotgun injuries 11 days later. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenTristan Sherry died in hospital on 24 December 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeHe died from a combination of a blunt force head injury and stab wounds. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeHe was overpowered and assaulted by several people because he was the suspected gunman in a shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeFour men have been charged with Mr Sherry’s murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeJuares Kumbu is accused of possession of a submachine gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeJonas Kabangu is charged with violent disorder at the same location and date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBrandon Hennessy is charged with violent disorder and producing an item capable of inflicting serious injury. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeA juvenile who cannot be named is charged with violent disorder at the same location and date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned because criminal proceedings relating to Mr Sherry’s death had been instituted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe coroner granted the adjournment until related criminal prosecutions have concluded. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtAll accused are due to face trial before the non-jury Special Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Aug2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Tristan Sherry died of combination of blunt force head injury and stab wounds

    Inquest opening reports the post-mortem cause of death and that the coroner adjourned pending criminal proceedings. It names four accused charged with murder, plus others charged with related offences, and says all accused will be tried before the Special Criminal Court.

    victim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Senior, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Senioraccused, Noah Musueni, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Noah Musueniaccused, David Amah, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Andrecutaccused, Wayne Deegan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne Deeganaccused, Juares Kumbu, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Juares Kumbuaccused, Jonas Kabangu, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jonas Kabanguaccusedaccused, Brandon Hennessy, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessy