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Garda tells jury of being attacked and dragged by car

Date
2020-09-01
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

During a trial in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Garda Conor Murray recounted an incident on 31 July 2019 in which he was attacked and dragged by a reversing car. He claimed he had been holding the handbrake lever while his legs dangled from the passenger window. After the vehicle, driven by Jonathan Coelho (29) and with Federico Carvalho (31) as passenger, crashed into a lamp post following a high‑speed chase, Murray said he was pulled into the car as the driver started it again. He described being struck by punches and kicks, the passenger kneeling on him, and both men shouting in a foreign language and repeatedly saying "fuck you." Murray said he struggled to escape, was thrown from the car, and was dragged a short distance before the vehicle stopped. He sustained serious injuries, was taken to hospital, and the case remains before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury. The unnamed accused pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda tells jury of being attacked and dragged by car. Charges or matters: a number of charges of dangerous driving on the night at locations around Kevin Street Dublin 8; assault causing harm; endangerment; dangerous driving. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: He told Mr Spencer that after leaving hospital he disposed of his clothes because they were covered in blood. CNI source report

Case subjects

Jonathan Coelho

Accused

Charges: assault causing harm; endangerment; dangerous driving (Alleged Or Contested)

Unnamed accused

Accused

Charges: a number of charges of dangerous driving on the night at locations around Kevin Street Dublin 8 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Places mentioned

Journey Or Route
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Residence
Incident

Topics

Stage Trial

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