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Garda tells murder trial he has "contempt" for media leaks

Summary

During the murder trial of 22‑year‑old Warren Nolan, Detective Garda Conor Harrison testified that he has "contempt for that kind of carry on" regarding media leaks that he said frustrate investigations. Harrison, who was on an unmarked patrol when the shooting of Alan O'Neill on 27 May 2015 occurred, described how he heard a car revving and saw a youth running from a burning vehicle. He arrested Nolan at Belfry Square shortly after the shooting, handcuffed him, and charged him under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act for unlawful possession of a firearm. Harrison noted that Nolan repeatedly said, "I only set the car on fire." The trial is proceeding before Justice Paul McDermott with a jury of twelve. Warren Nolan pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda tells murder trial he has "contempt" for media leaks. Charges or matters: the murder of Alan O'Neill (35) at Kiltalown Road, Tallaght on May 27, 2015; damaging a car by fire at Belfry Square in Tallaght on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 27, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-11-29 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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