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Trial of soldier accused of assaulting five gardai to resume next week

Date
2014-10-23
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of Naoise O'Conarain, a 22‑year‑old from Kilnamanagh, has been adjourned to the following Tuesday. He faces charges of assaulting five Gardaí on 10 March 2013, including an alleged attack on one officer with a razor. O'Conarain pleaded not guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Garda David Sheridan presented evidence of a blue Gillette razor handle that was examined on 23 April 2013, with no fingerprints found. Judge Patrick McCartan informed the jury that no further evidence would be heard until the next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of soldier accused of assaulting five gardai to resume next week. Charges or matters: assaulting gardaí Andrew Quinn and Fiachra Molloy causing them harm at his home on March 10, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Naoise O'Conarain

Accused

Charges: assaulting gardaí Andrew Quinn and Fiachra Molloy causing them harm at his home on March 10, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial

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