A Dublin man jailed for life arising from the shooting of publican Charlie Chawke during a robbery has lost his High Court challenge to the lawfulness of his detention.
Frank Ward (55), a father of three, Knockmore Avenue, Tallaght, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in 2007 for his role in the robbery and shooting of Mr Chawke outside his restaurant and bar, The Goat Grill, Goatstown, Dublin, on October 6th, 2003.
Mr Chawke was seriously injured in the shooting and his right leg was amputated.
Judge Patrick McCartan imposed two life sentences for intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Chawke and robbery of €48,652 in cash and cheques.