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Kidnapping trial hears 999 call from distressed mother

Date
2017-03-13

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Swords

County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of Jonathan Gill, 35, of Malahide Road, Swords, Dublin, is ongoing before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Mr Gill has pleaded not guilty to the alleged false imprisonment of Warren Nawn, Jean Marie Nawn, and their baby girl in Drogheda between August 1 and August 2, 2011. The State alleges he was part of a group that held the family hostage before forcing Mr Nawn to retrieve over €600,000 from his workplace. Evidence presented includes a 999 call from Ms Nawn, who described being threatened at gunpoint and beaten during a 15-hour ordeal. She testified that she was left tied to a bedpost with her infant, who had not been fed for 17 hours. G4S worker Gerard Whelan, an applicant in the proceedings, testified that he found Ms Nawn distressed and with cable ties on her hands near the IBM factory in Swords. He contacted gardaí despite her fears for her partner's safety. Detective Garda Donal Tully reported that Ms Nawn had severe bruising on her arms and temple. The matter is currently at the trial stage and has not been finalised; the proceedings continue.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Kidnapping trial hears 999 call from distressed mother. Charges or matters: falsely imprisoning Warren Nawn, Jean Marie Nawn and their baby girl in Drogheda between August 1 and August 2, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

August 1 Hearing Or Sentence
August 2, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
2017-03-13 Publication

Case subjects

Gerard Whelan

Applicant

Jonathan Gill

Accused

Charges: falsely imprisoning Warren Nawn, Jean Marie Nawn and their baby girl in Drogheda between August 1 and August 2, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty