Fifth man arrested over Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Kenneth Fox

A fifth man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a restaurant in Blanchardstown, Dublin last month which resulted in the deaths of two men.

Gardaí said they arrested a male in his teens who is currently being detained at a Garda Station in West Dublin.

They said they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the incident at a premises on Main Street, Blanchardstown at 8pm on Sunday, December 24th, 2023.

Two murder investigations are continuing following the incident at Browne's Steakhouse on Christmas Eve, during which gunmen entered the restaurant and fired shots, injuring Jason Hennessy Snr (48).

One of the suspected gunmen, Tristan Sherry (26), was subsequently allegedly assaulted. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mr Hennessey was taken to hospital from the scene for treatment, but was pronounced dead last week.

David Amah (18), of Hazel Grove, Portrane Road, Donabate, Dublin, and Michael Andrewcut (22), of Sheephill Avenue, Dublin 15, have been charged with Mr Sherry's murder.

A third man, Wayne Deegan (25), of Linnetsfield Avenue, Phibblestown, Dublin 15, has also been charged with producing a knife, assault causing harm to Mr Sherry, and violent disorder in connection to the incident.