Dublin man accused of possessing of a pipe bomb to ’cause maximum damage’ sent to trial [Video]

A DUBLIN MAN, who allegedly had a live pipe bomb “to cause maximum damage”, has been sent forward for trial.

Sammy Hutch, 48, was accused of unlawful possession of the device at Cardiffsbridge Avenue, Finglas, on 30 April. He appeared again at Cloverhill District Court today when gardaí served him with a book of evidence.

State solicitor John Forde said the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment and asked that the accused’s case be sent to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Judge Mark O’Connell granted a return-for-trial order and told Hutch he must notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi in his defence. His case will be next listed on 21 November for mention.

Hutch, of Cardiffsbridge Avenue, Finglas, had been remanded in custody on 2 May, when he had begged a court to put him into “protective custody”. However, because the …