Charlie Chawke shooter's accomplice jailed for 15 years

A "career criminal" has been jailed for 15 years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in the robbery which led to the shooting of publican Charlie Chawke during an armed robbery at his premises.

Judge Frank O’Donnell described the crime which resulted in the amputation of Mr Chawke’s right leg as "cold, calculated and callous" and complemented members of the gardaí who apprehended the defendant and his accomplice showing "tremendous courage".