Man to be charged over John Wilson murder

The accused, a man in his 30s, is due before the courts tomorrow morning.

A MAN ARRESTED on the same day John Wilson was murdered in Ballyfermot is to be charged in connection with the investigation, Gardaí said this evening.

The suspect, a man in his 30s, is due before Dublin District Court tomorrow morning.

A total of five people have been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of the 35-year-old on Cloverhill Road on 28 September. The incident has been described as a gangland killing.

Another four men were arrested on Wednesday and can be held for up to seven days.

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