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Case No. 16972Violent disorder · Co. Dublin

Teen accused of violent disorder at Blanchardstown steakhouse returned for Special Criminal Court trial

Tristan Sherry, 26, died of blunt force trauma to the head after shooting Jason Hennessy Sr at Browne's steakhouse in Blanchardstown, County Dublin, on Christmas Eve. A 17-year-old boy is accused of violent disorder at the scene and maintains his innocence, and Detective Garda John Hayes said he was identified and kicked Sherry two or three times. The boy's bail was revoked five weeks before the court ruling. On 12 June 2024, Judge Paul Kelly refused to keep the case in the Dublin Children's Court and granted a return-for-trial order to the Special Criminal Court, after the DPP certified that the ordinary courts were inadequate. The case has been sent forward to the Special Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Tristan Sherry, 26, died after shooting Jason Hennessy Sr.
Cause
Tristan Sherry died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Where
The attack took place at Browne's steakhouse in Blanchardstown, County Dublin.
When
The incident happened on Christmas Eve; the year is not stated in the sources.
Other details
The suspect is a 17-year-old man.
Investigation
Detective Garda John Hayes said the boy was identified and kicked Sherry two or three times.
Charges
The boy is accused of violent disorder at the scene and maintains his innocence.
In court
  • The boy's bail had been revoked five weeks earlier.
  • Judge Paul Kelly refused jurisdiction to keep the case in the Dublin Children's Court.
  • The DPP certified that the ordinary courts are inadequate to secure the effective administration of justice.
  • On 12 June 2024, the judge granted a return-for-trial order sending the case to the Special Criminal Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTristan Sherry, 26, died of blunt force trauma to the head after shooting Jason Hennessy Sr. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe attack took place at Browne’s steakhouse in Blanchardstown. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Christmas Eve. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda John Hayes said the boy was identified and kicked Sherry two or three times. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe boy is accused of violent disorder at the scene and maintains his innocence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul Kelly refused jurisdiction to keep the case in the Dublin Children’s Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP certified that the ordinary courts are inadequate to secure the effective administration of justice. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted a return-for-trial order to the Special Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe boy’s bail had been revoked five weeks earlier. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jun2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Youth accused of kicking gunman Tristan Sherry has trial sent forward to Special Criminal Court

    Reports the Director of Public Prosecutions directed the boy be tried in the Special Criminal Court, and that the judge refused to keep the case in the Dublin Children’s Court. Gives details of the alleged attack on Tristan Sherry.

    accused, 17, malevictim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Sr, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Sr