Teen charged with murder of Dublin restaurant 'shooter' on Christmas Eve

05 January 2024 , 13:33

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Tristan Sherry was killed

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a suspected gunman who was reportedly stabbed to death at a Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve.

Suspected gunman Tristan Sherry died at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown at around 8pm on Sunday, December 24. He is believed to have opened fire with a submachine at the packed restaurant before he was stabbed to death seconds later when his gun reportedly jammed.

David Amah, 18, from Hazel Grove, Portrane Road, Donabate, appeared at Blanchardstown District Court charged with the murder of Mr Sherry. Sergeant Emma Ryan told the court that Amah was charged on Thursday and made no reply after being cautioned. A legal representative said Amah is not working and an application for legal aid was made.

Amah, who appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit, was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Cloverhill District Court at 10.30am on January 9.

Wayne Deegan, 25, from Linnetsfield Avenue, Phibblestown, was charged with assault causing harm to Mr Sherry, producing a knife in a way likely to intimidate or injure, and committing violent disorder. Garda Sean Kelly said Deegan was charged in the early hours of Friday morning and made no reply to the charges. A legal representative said there was no application for bail but one might be made next Friday.

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The court heard that Deegan, who appeared in court wearing a red jacket, is not working and receives a disability payment. He is to appear in person at Cloverhill District Court at 10.30am on Friday January 12.

A forensic investigator at the scene in Blanchardstown, Dublin (PA)

Mr Sherry, who was one of two suspected gunmen involved in the shooting, suffered fatal injuries during the incident. The man who was shot in the initial gun attack in the restaurant died on Thursday, gardai said. Jason Hennessy Snr, who was in his late 40s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

A second murder investigation has been launched after his death. Last week, Michael Andrecut, 22, of Sheephill Avenue, Corduff, appeared at a special sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin charged with Mr Sherry's murder.

Kelly-Ann Mills