Gerard Hutch's lawyers forced to carry out 'fundamental reappraisal' of trial strategy

The Special Criminal Court heard that that there had been "some developments" in the Regency Hotel trial

Defence counsel told the non-jury court on Monday afternoon that Gerry Hutch (pictured) has been in custody for over a year and that he was anxious to proceed with his trial. File picture: Courtpix

Lawyers for Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch, who is accused of the murder of Kinahan gang member David Byrne at the Regency Hotel, have been forced to carry out a "fundamental reappraisal" of their trial strategy after being served with significant new evidence, the Special Criminal Court has heard.

The 59-year-old's trial has now been adjourned at the three-judge court until at least next Monday to allow the defence to consider additional evidence.