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Detective denies trying to cause "maximum embarrassment" to solider arrested for alleged attack on gardaí

Summary

Naoise O'Conarain (22), a soldier stationed at Cathal Brugha Barracks, is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for alleged assaults on gardaí. He pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting gardaí Andrew Quinn and Fiachra Molloy, causing them harm at his home on March 10, 2013. He also denies assaulting gardaí Ross Foy, Kevin Keane, and Simon Butler on the same date. On day six of the trial, Detective Garda Kenny Ryan testified regarding the arrest of the accused at his barracks. Defence counsel Micheál O'Higgins SC questioned whether the arrest at the workplace was intended to cause "maximum embarrassment" to the accused. Det Gda Ryan denied this, stating it was "not at all" the case. He explained that he had first attempted to arrest O'Conarain at his residence but found him absent. After the accused's parents refused to pass on a message to present himself at Tallaght Garda Station, Det Gda Ryan inferred non-cooperation and proceeded to the barracks. The accused was arrested in the presence of army personnel, allowed to change out of his uniform, and then taken to the station. The trial continues before Judge Patrick McCartan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Detective denies trying to cause "maximum embarrassment" to solider arrested for alleged attack on gardaí. Charges or matters: assaulting gardaí Andrew Quinn and Fiachra Molloy causing them harm at his home on March 10, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 10, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-10-22 Publication

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