Bullet cases from Regency Hotel murder were fired by recovered AK-47s, Hutch trial told

The trial heard that a copper-jacketed bullet passed through the hotel reception, where the body of David Byrne was seen with "its face blown off".

Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit at the Special Criminal Court where the trial of Gerry Hutch for the murder of David Byrne continues. Picture: Collins Courts

Bullet cases found at the Regency Hotel murder scene were fired by three AK-47 assault rifles which were recovered during a Garda operation a month after the fatal shooting of Kinahan Cartel member David Byrne, the Special Criminal Court was told today.

The trial heard that a copper-jacketed bullet passed through the hotel reception, where the body of Mr Byrne was seen with "its face blown off".