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Jury sworn in for Garda accused of assaulting RTÉ employee

Summary

In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a jury of seven women and five men was empanelled to hear the case of Garda Seán Lucey, who was accused of assaulting RTÉ employee Colm Hand and damaging a camera on 6 February 2016. Lucey, who resides in south Dublin and is stationed at Crumlin Village and Sundrive Road garda stations, pleaded not guilty to both charges. The alleged assault took place during an event involving the group Pegida and a counter‑event by the European Network Against Racism. Judge Karen O'Connor instructed the jury to remain impartial and to rely solely on the evidence presented in court, warning against independent research. Witnesses, including several gardaí and members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, are expected to testify. The trial, scheduled to last five days, will commence on Monday before Judge Melanie Greally.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for Garda accused of assaulting RTÉ employee. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm to Colm Hand at Cathedral Street, Dublin 1, on February 6, 2016; damaging a camera on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 6, 2016 Incident
• 2019-12-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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