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Reports the arrest of a tenth person in the investigation into the Christmas Eve killing of Tristan Sherry at a Blanchardstown restaurant, which also killed Jason Hennessy Snr.

Garda update: the arrest was made on 21 February 2024 under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and it is the tenth arrest in the investigation. The article gives the location as Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, and the time of the murder as about 8pm.

Brandon Hennessy, 20, son of Jason Hennessy snr, was charged with violent disorder and production of a weapon, appeared in court and was remanded on bail. The article describes him as the seventh person charged in the investigation.

Adds that two males were arrested on Sunday 28 January 2024, the eighth and ninth arrests in the investigation, that Jason Hennessy died in the Mater Hospital on 4 January, and that three males have been charged with murder.

Reports two further arrests on Sunday, the eighth and ninth in the investigation, and says the two men killed were linked to feuding criminal factions. The existing case records a tenth arrest.

Adds that two more men were arrested on 28 January 2024, the eighth and ninth arrests in the investigation, and that a number of people have been charged. Gives the attack details of a gun attack at a Blanchardstown premises and Jason Hennessy Snr's age and dinner context.

Reports the High Court refusal of bail for the 17-year-old, who is the third and youngest person charged with the murder. Adds the court's reasoning, the garda objection, that the two guns have not been recovered and the second shooter has not been arrested, and the charges against two co-defendants.

Adds the charge against a 17-year-old boy for violent disorder, his Dublin Children's Court appearance and bail, the charges against co-defendants, and that DPP directions are being sought.

Adds that a seventh person detained in the killing, a 17-year-old, has been charged with violent disorder and granted bail, and that five suspects have now been charged in total. Also notes no arrests yet in the killing of Jason Hennessy Snr.

Adds that a teenager male arrested in the probe is due before the Children's Court, that Jason Hennessy Snr died in hospital on January 4, 2024, and that seven people have been arrested so far.

Reports a seventh arrest, with four people charged so far (three with murder, one with assault). Adds the death of Jason Hennessy Senior about 10 days after the shooting and that the firearm used remains unaccounted for.

Reports a seventh arrest, made on 23 January 2024. The article names the victims and says Tristan Sherry was stabbed after shooting Jason Hennessy Snr, who died in hospital on 4 January.

Adds that Hennessy died in hospital on January 4, that a number of males have been charged with murder and two others with lesser offences, that the second gunman has not been arrested, and reports of revenge plans by Hennessy's associates.

Covers security around the wake and funeral of Jason Hennessy Sr, who died in hospital after the Christmas Eve shooting at Brownes Steakhouse, and fears of a wider feud. It adds no new arrests or charges.

Covers the wake and funeral security for Jason Hennessy Sr, confirms he died in hospital after the Brownes Steakhouse shooting, and reports gardaí's fears of a wider feud. No new arrests are reported.

Adds Kabangu's court appearance, the violent disorder charge, bail and its conditions, the adjournment for DPP directions, and the charges against co-defendants Amah, Andrecut and Deegan.

Adds the charge against Jonas Kabangu, his arrest and charge times, his bail at Blanchardstown District Court and the bail conditions, and that the case was adjourned for DPP directions.

Adds that Jonas Kabangu, 18, was charged with violent disorder at the restaurant and granted bail at Blanchardstown District Court, with co-defendants Wayne Deegan and a 17-year-old boy already before the courts on connected charges.

Adds that a teenage male was charged and is due before Blanchardstown District Court; this is the sixth arrest in the investigation. Reports that Jason Hennessy Snr died of his injuries on 4 January 2024 and that suspected gunman Tristan Sherry, 26, died.

Gardaí confirmed a further male has been charged and is due before Blanchardstown District Court on 18 January 2024. The article does not name him. It gives Tristan Sherry's age as 26 and the incident location as a restaurant premises on Main Street, Blanchardstown.

Reports the arrest of a teenager on suspicion of assaulting Tristan Sherry, the sixth arrest in the probe. Adds that four people are charged, that the teen was detained under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, and that a semi-automatic weapon is still being sought.

Adds that a 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and remanded to Oberstown Children Detention Campus. The case was adjourned four weeks for DPP directions and resumes on February 14. The teen made no reply to the charge.

Two accused, David Amah and Michael Andrecut, were refused bail at the High Court. Details of the attack, the defence arguments, the bail reasons and a 17-year-old charged with murder are added.

Adds that a teenager was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 on suspicion of assaulting Tristan Sherry; he is the sixth suspect questioned. Also reports that three men are charged with murder and a fourth with assault, that a machine pistol remains unaccounted for, and that Hennessy's life support was turned off about 10 days after the shooting.

Reports the arrest of a teenage male under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, the sixth arrest in the investigation. Adds that Jason Hennessy Snr died on January 4 from injuries sustained in the attack.

Adds that a 25-year-old man was seen at Sherry's funeral and is a person of interest, that gardaí are still seeking a suspected second shooter, and that an 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly taking the weapon from the restaurant. No charges are reported.

Reports Sherry's funeral and the Garda presence, the status of charges against four men, the unaccounted-for machine pistol, a teenager questioned and released about the gun, the delayed funeral due to an independent postmortem, and the planned funeral of Jason Hennessy.

Adds details of the Christmas Eve shooting at Browne's Steakhouse, the death of Jason Hennessy Sr in hospital, a second murder investigation, a suspected motive, and garda security arrangements for the funerals. It does not report any arrest.

Adds funeral timing and garda security plans, the charges against David Amah, Michael Andrecut, a 17-year-old and Wayne Deegan, Deegan's unsuccessful bail application, and the date of Hennessy's death.

Adds that a 17-year-old boy (who cannot be named) was charged with Sherry's murder and remanded to Oberstown after a hearing at Dublin District Court. He is the third person charged with the murder. Also gives the charges and custody status of the co-defendants, names Jason Hennessy Snr as the second victim, and says another male was arrested and released pending a DPP file.

Adds that Wayne Deegan was charged with attacking Tristan Sherry, violent disorder and producing a knife; that he was refused bail at Cloverhill District Court and remanded in custody to January 26; that the defence claims self-defence; and that two other men have been charged with Mr Sherry's murder.

Reports the arrest of a male teenager on 12 January 2024 as the fifth arrest in the investigation. The existing record describes a tenth arrest in a later update.

Reports a teen arrested on Wednesday morning and suspected of helping hide the semi-automatic gun taken from Sherry. Says the weapon has not been found, gardaí are preparing further arrests, and both funerals have been delayed.

Adds that a fourth man was arrested under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, reportedly in relation to concealing the gun used in the shooting. Gardaí also still hope to arrest a second man believed to have entered the restaurant with Sherry. Hennessy Sr's funeral and security arrangements are reported.

Reports a fourth arrest, which is a man being questioned under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. Reports that Jason Hennessy Snr died after the initial attack and a second murder investigation has begun. Names three men charged, including David Amah with murder and Michael Andrecut with murder, and Wayne Deegan with assault causing harm.

Reports a fourth arrest in the investigation, a man detained under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. Also describes the attack as a shooting at Brownes Steakhouse, with Tristan Sherry overpowered and fatally stabbed and Jason Hennessy Snr shot and dying in hospital on January 4.

Adds that three men have been charged, two with murder, over Mr Sherry's death; no arrests have been made over Mr Hennessy's death; the gun is unaccounted for; the feud background and CCTV are described; further arrests are expected.

Adds that gardaí are planning security for the funerals, that Hennessy Snr's death is being treated as murder, the reported motive for Sherry's attack, and the names and ages of three men charged, including Michael Andrecut and David Amah with Sherry's murder and Wayne Deegan with assault, producing a knife and violent disorder.

Adds that Hennessy was shot in the neck at Browne's Steakhouse, Blanchardstown, that his funeral will be policed with a ring of steel, that a second suspected man is still sought, and that a dispute between Hennessy's associates and Sherry preceded the shooting. No new arrests or charges are reported.

Adds court appearances of David Amah and Wayne Deegan, their charges and remands, the charge against Michael Andrecut, and the death of Jason Hennessy Sr, who was shot in the same incident and is being investigated as a murder.

Adds that David Amah and Wayne Deegan were charged and appeared at court, that Jason Hennessy snr was shot in the neck and died, and that customers tackled and allegedly assaulted Mr Sherry. Gives Deegan's age as 26, where the existing record says 25.

Adds that two other arrested men are due before Blanchardstown District Court, that Michael Andrecut, 22, was charged with Sherry's murder at a special sitting, that Jason Hennessy Snr died in hospital, and that a second murder investigation has been launched.

Adds that a third man has been charged and is due in court on 5 January 2024, that a second man was charged the previous night, and that a man in his 20s was charged with murder on 30 December.

Adds that Jason Hennessy Sr died in hospital and that his death is being investigated as murder. Confirms a man has been charged with Sherry's murder and two more men have been arrested. Reports Gardaí fear retaliation and a long-running dispute between Hennessy's associates and Sherry.

Adds that Jason Hennessy Sr died in hospital, that gardaí opened a second murder investigation into his death, that one man has been charged with the murder of Sherry, that two more men known to Hennessy Sr have been arrested, that the second gunman is still at large, and that gardaí fear a gang war.

Reports the second arrest in the Tristan Sherry murder investigation. The arrested man is a male detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a west Dublin Garda station. The article calls it the second arrest; the case record lists a tenth arrest by 21 February.

Adds a third arrest on 3 January 2024, notes the second arrested man is still detained, and reports that Michael Andrecut (22) has been charged with murder. Also gives details of the attack, including the weapon and CCTV footage.

Adds that a third man was arrested on 3 January 2024 and detained at a West Dublin Garda station, and that a second man was arrested and is still detained. Confirms that a man in his 20s has been charged with the murder.

Adds that a second man was arrested on Wednesday and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Confirms Michael Andrecut, 22, was charged with the murder and appeared at a special court sitting. Gives the wounded man's age as 47 and says he remains critically ill in James Connolly Hospital.

Adds that Michael Andrecut, 22, of Sheephill Avenue, Corduff, has been charged with murder, and describes the attack, the alleged target, and the circulation of fake restaurant reviews and videos.

Adds that the wounded 47-year-old victim's condition has deteriorated and that another man has been charged with Mr Sherry's murder. Gardaí believe Mr Sherry went to the restaurant to shoot rivals in a feud, and fears of reprisals have led to increased armed patrols.

Adds that Andrecut was charged at 11.47pm the day before a special sitting of Dublin District Court, that he appeared before Cloverhill District Court by video link and was remanded in custody, that his solicitor is seeking CCTV footage, and that the defence will receive memos of Garda interviews. Gives Andrecut's age (22) and address.

Update (10) from garda.ie: a male in his teens was arrested on 17 January 2024 under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, as the sixth individual arrested in the investigation. The article gives no victim details and does not describe the incident as a murder.

Garda update 12 reports the arrest of the seventh person in the investigation on 23 January 2024. The male is detained at a Garda station in the DMR under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. No spokesperson was available for comment.

Adds that the man arrested in the Main Street, Blanchardstown, incident has been charged and is due before Blanchardstown District Court on 18 January 2024. It is the 11th update in the garda.ie series and gives no names, victims or cause.

Garda update (9) reports that a male in his teens arrested in the investigation has been charged and is due at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 13 January 2024. The article does not name the victim or the suspect, and does not state the offence. The match with case 6491 rests on the same date, area and investigation.

Update 13 in the investigation. Reports that a male arrested in the ongoing investigation has been charged and is due before the Children's Court on 24 January 2024. Also records that investigations are ongoing.

Garda update announcing two further arrests, the eighth and ninth in the investigation, on 28 January 2024. Neither man is named.

Garda update confirming one male arrested on 28 January 2024 has been charged and will appear at Blanchardstown District Court on 29 January 2024. A second male, a juvenile, was released without charge and a file will go to the DPP.

Names the accused, Michael Andrecut, 22, and reports that he was charged with murder, appeared at a special sitting and was remanded in custody to Cloverhill District Court. Gives the location as Browne's Steakhouse, Blanchardstown.

Confirms the charge of murder against Michael Andrecut, 22, his court appearance on Saturday 30 December, his arrest and charge times, and remand in custody to Cloverhill District Court on 2 January. Gives the location as Browne's Steakhouse and the time as around 8pm, and reports that a man in his 40s suffered gunshot wounds.

Reports that Michael Andrecut, 22, was charged with murder at Blanchardstown Garda station on Friday night, appeared at a special sitting on Saturday, and was remanded in custody to Cloverhill District Court on January 2nd. Adds the charge and court appearance to the existing arrest record.

Reports that gardaí charged a man after he was arrested the day before, on 29 December 2023, and that he was due before a special sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice on the morning of 30 December 2023. Describes the assault as taking place in a Blanchardstown restaurant.

Adds that the arrested man is being questioned over whether he inflicted most of the damage, that he is in his early 20s, that the man shot in the attack has worsened in hospital, and that gardaí must charge or release the suspect within 24 hours.

Adds the first arrest, with the arrested man detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a West Dublin Garda station. Describes Tristan Sherry as a suspected gunman who was fatally stabbed after a botched gangland murder attempt, and says a second man in his 40s was shot and remains in serious condition.

Reports the first arrest in the investigation. The arrested man is described as an associate of one of the intended targets. Adds details of the restaurant location, the believed motive, and the two intended targets.

Reports the arrest of a man in connection with the death of Tristan Sherry and says he is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. It also reports that another man in his 40s was injured.

Adds that gardaí are treating the killing as murder and want at least one man charged. Reports up to half a dozen men were involved, CCTV has identified suspects, a Dublin man is suspected of many of the knife wounds, and the machinegun has not been recovered. Says the injured man in his 40s was expected to survive.

Adds details of the attack (gunfire in Brownes Steakhouse, a local man hit in the neck, a suspected feud), the search for a suspected accomplice, and the removal of footage from X.

Follow-up in which Tristan Sherry's mother speaks about her loss, a GoFundMe for his funeral has been set up, and gardaí appeal for the public not to share videos of the killing. It does not mention any arrests.

Adds the restaurant location, the attack being described as targeting a west Dublin criminal and his father, the reported high-velocity weapon, the fatal stabbing of the gunman, the second suspected gunman fleeing in a white Audi, and videos of the incident circulating online. Gardaí have appealed for the videos not to be shared. No arrests are mentioned in this article.

Adds that Sherry was shot-attacked and then stabbed almost 30 times after his gun jammed, that a postmortem found multiple stab wounds, that the shooting victim is in serious but stable condition, that the attack is linked to a long-running feud, that no arrests have been made, that files go to the DPP on whether the killers acted in self-defence, and that gardaí have increased armed patrols.

Identifies Tristan Sherry, 25, as one of the two suspected gunmen who was fatally stabbed at the scene. Gives details of the restaurant, the shooting of a man in his 40s, the second suspected gunman's escape, a possible gangland drugs motive, and the investigation. States that no arrests had been made at this time.

Early report of the incident before any arrests: it names Tristan Sherry, 25, as the suspected gunman who was stabbed to death and says no arrests had been made. It also says a second suspected gunman fled, and that the shooting may be linked to the Corduff feud.

Adds Garda appeal not to share or distribute videos, scene preserved, Garda Technical Bureau examination, incident room at Blanchardstown Garda Station, GNBCI assistance, and that no arrests had been made at this time.

Adds that gardaí asked the public not to share videos of the shooting and its aftermath, warned of misinformation, and confirmed no arrests at this time. Also gives details of the post-mortem, incident room, lead investigating officer and liaison officer.

Adds that gardaí are examining whether the dead man took part in the initial attack and was tackled in the aftermath, and that the State Pathologist was requested. The article does not name the victims or any suspect.

Identifies the premises as Browne's Steakhouse, reports that the dead man is being examined as a possible participant in the initial attack, and says the injured man remains in serious condition in Connolly Hospital.