Aaron Brady murder trial delayed until January

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Aaron Brady’s murder trial at the Central Criminal Court was delayed at a hearing on 13 November 2019, with Mr Justice Michael White setting 13 January 2020 for its commencement.

Brady is charged with murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, a member of An Garda Siochana, in the course of his duty at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth, on 25 January 2013. The report said a defence application caused the delay, while arrangements were being made for an enlarged jury.

The pre-trial hearing was due to continue before Mr Justice White on 14 November 2019. The proceedings were reported on 13 November 2019.