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Adrian Donohoe trial hears of match with car belonging to robbery suspect
Summary
During the trial of Aaron Brady, a car‑identification expert, Andy Wooller, testified that a BMW belonging to Brady matches a vehicle seen on CCTV footage of the robbery that led to the shooting of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Wooller, employed by An Garda Síochána to examine the footage, identified a BMW 5‑Series E60 from a recording taken outside Sharkey's Bar in Clogherhead on 23 January 2013, three nights before the robbery. He noted that the suspect's car had a roof wrap that reflected light differently from the rest of the body, a detail he used to confirm the match. Wooller also identified a dark‑toned Volkswagen Passat V6 at the robbery site, distinguishing it from other models by its rear‑light shape. The evidence was presented to the court without bias, and the trial continues before Mr Justice Michael White and a jury of thirteen. Aaron Brady pleaded not guilty. Adrian Donohoe pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Adrian Donohoe trial hears of match with car belonging to robbery suspect. Charges or matters: the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 25, 2013 Other
- January 23, 2013 Incident
- 2020-05-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques on the same date and at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques on the same date and at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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