A man shot and seriously injured in a gun attack in Dublin over a year ago has died in hospital.
Barry Wolverson, aged in his early 40s, suffered gunshot wounds to the head and body following a shooting near Dublin Airport in January of last year.
He was struck a number of times while sitting in a Mercedes car at Killeek Lane, St Margaret’s, Swords, and rushed to Beaumont Hospital.
The gun victim had been in a critical condition ever since and yesterday was pronounced dead.
A garda spokeswoman said: “Gardaí investigating the shooting incident at Killeek Lane, St. Margaret s, Swords, Co. Dublin that occurred on 17th January, 2020 can confirm that the injured man (early 40s) has passed away.
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Solicitor charged with assaulting former colleague
Updated / Saturday, 20 Feb 2021
21:27
Cahir O Higgins did not address the court during the brief hearing (File pic)
A criminal defence solicitor has appeared in court accused of attacking and injuring a former colleague during an incident in Dublin city centre.
Cahir O Higgins, 46, whose practice is based at Dublin s Parkgate Street, was arrested yesterday and charged at the Bridewell Garda Station.
He was held overnight and brought to appear before Judge Patricia McNamara at Dublin District Court.
Mr O Higgins did not address the court during the brief hearing. He spoke only to his own solicitor, but there has been no indication of how he intends to plead.