Man defending himself changes pleas to guilty

The trial of man charged with shooting publican Charlie Chawke during an armed robbery was dramatically halted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after he changed his plea to guilty on all counts.

Frank Ward (aged 51) of Knockmore Avenue, Tallaght was on trial on five charges arising out of the robbery and shooting of publican Charlie Chawke at his public house, the Goat’s Inn, Dundrum, on October 6, 2003.