Fourth man arrested in connection with Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Muireann Duffy

A fourth 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.

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.

As investigations continue, gardaí confirmed a man was arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against State Act 1939 on Wednesday morning.

He is currently being questioned at a Garda station in West Dublin.

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.