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Jury watches moment murder accused had seizure during garda interview

Summary

In a Limerick murder trial, a jury was shown a video of suspect Seán Flanagan having an epileptic seizure during a Garda interview. The case concerns the January 18, 2012 stabbing death of Gerard McMahon, 43, at Lenihan Avenue. Flanagan (28) and his uncle Paul Colbert (46) plead not guilty to the murder. Flanagan's brother Ian (24) is charged with removing a CCTV recorder that could be evidence. The video shows Flanagan's seizure on January 25, when a Garda asked if he was okay and noted he seemed drowsy. The Garda called for help; Flanagan was taken to hospital and returned to the station two hours later. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan, continues with a jury of eight women and four men. The court also heard Ian Flanagan's statements about the CCTV device and his uncle's alleged actions. The trial remains ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury watches moment murder accused had seizure during garda interview. Charges or matters: murdering the 43-year-old; two counts of assisting an offender. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 18, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 25th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2013-11-22 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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