Man accused of murdering Robbie Lawlor switches legal team before bail bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

A man accused of murdering Irish crime boss Robbie Lawlor has switched lawyers ahead of a bail application.

Paul Drew is accused of murdering Robbie Lawlor, an Irish crime boss. He was due to seek bail at Belfast Magistrates' Court, but the application was adjourned to allow his newly instructed legal team more time to prepare the case.

No further details about the circumstances of the alleged killing or the timing of a fresh bail application were disclosed by either outlet.

How it is being reported

• Man accused of murdering Robbie Lawlor switches legal team ahead of bail bid, court hearsPaul Drew was due to seek bail at Belfast Magistrates’ Court, but the application was put on hold to give his newly instructed lawyers more time to prepare the caseBelfast Live · 7 Oct, 11:13
• Man accused of murdering Irish crime boss Robbie Lawlor in Ardoyne switches legal team ahead of bail bidBelfast Telegraph · 7 Oct, 10:26

In this story: Paul Drew · Robbie Lawlor · Belfast Magistrates' Court · Ardoyne · Belfast

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