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Trial of soldier accused of assaulting five gardai to resume next week
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:
- March 10, 2013 Adjournment
- March 10 2013 Other
- 23 April 2013 Other
- 2014-10-23 Publication
Case subjects
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
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