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Freddie Thompson seeks bail on murder charge

Date
2017-10-02

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A High Court judge will decide whether 36‑year‑old Frederick "Freddie" Thompson, who lives on Loreto Road, Maryland, Dublin 8, should be granted bail. Thompson is charged with the murder of 55‑year‑old David Douglas, who was killed on Bridgefoot Street, Dublin, on 1 July 2016. The Director of Public Prosecutions had previously obtained an order for Thompson to be tried at the Special Criminal Court, arguing that ordinary courts were inadequate for effective administration of justice. Thompson applied for bail in the High Court, but the State objected. Sergeant Brendan Brogan of Pearse Street Garda Station told the court that the seriousness of the charge made Thompson a flight risk and that his release could lead to further serious offences. Chief Superintendent Francis Clerkin also testified that, under Section 2A of the Bail Act, refusal of bail was necessary to prevent the commission of a serious offence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Freddie Thompson seeks bail on murder charge. Procedural stage: trial

When:

July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
2017-10-02 Publication

Why: At today's bail hearing, Sergeant Brendan Brogan from Pearse Street Garda Station told Mr Ronan Prendergast BL, for the State, that he was objecting to bail because of the "seriousness" of the charge. CNI source report