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Moving tributes paid after tragic death of Garda Superintendent
Summary
During a pre‑trial session at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a judge and lawyers paid moving tributes to Garda Superintendent Colm Fox, who died tragically at Ballymun Garda Station on Saturday night. Prosecutor Paul O'Higgins SC recalled knowing Fox from his early days as a garda, describing him as a most decent man both professionally and in his dealings with people. Defender Brendan Grehan SC called him a "top cop", a pleasure to work with who always drew the best from his team. Judge Karen O'Connor noted the sadness of the death and expressed her thoughts with Fox's family.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Moving tributes paid after tragic death of Garda Superintendent. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2018-02-12 Publication
Places mentioned
- died tragically at Ballymun Garda Station
- Ballymun
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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