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Garda denies injuring herself while beating accused

Summary

In a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Phillip Kavanagh (34) pleaded not guilty to assault charges against Garda Theresa Moore and Garda Conor Mohan. The incident occurred on 7 January 2017 at a Focus Ireland housing complex. Kavanagh, described as drunk and without a top, allegedly resisted officers' entry and became aggressive. Garda Moore recounted that after Kavanagh was arrested and cuffed, she attempted to restrain him in a patrol car. Kavanagh reportedly lunged, striking her hand, causing a sprain, broken knuckles, and a fractured wrist. He claimed the officers "battered" him, while Garda Moore denied any injury caused by her. The case is set to continue before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda denies injuring herself while beating accused. Charges or matters: charges of assault causing harm on Garda Theresa Moore at Ailward Green, Cappagh Road, Finglas, on 7 January 2017, and of assaulting Garda Conor Mohan in the same incident. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 7 January 2017 Incident
• 2021-07-13 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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