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Man shot at Dublin restaurant dies in hospital

A man who was shot at a restaurant in Dublin on Christmas Eve has died in hospital.

Jason Hennessy Snr, 48, was shot during a gun attack at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown just after 8pm on 24 December.

He was driven to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown by a relative following the shooting.

He was in a serious condition for the past 11 days, but gardaí confirmed this afternoon that the man, who had been targeted by the gunman on the night of the attack, had died from his injuries.

Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown

A murder investigation is now under way into Mr Hennessy's death.

One of the gunmen, 26-year-old Tristan Sherry, was overpowered and fatally injured on the night of the attack.

Another murder investigation is taking place into his death and three men have been arrested.

Tristan Sherry died at the restaurant

Michael Andrecut, 22, with an address at Sheephill Avenue in Dublin 15, was charged with Mr Sherry's murder.

He was brought before a special court sitting last Saturday and remanded in custody.

Another man is due in court this morning, while a third man is being questioned at a garda station in west Dublin.

Gardaí said the investigations are ongoing and they have appealed to witnesses, or those with information about the incident, to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station.

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