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Woman to go on trial accused of impeding Lisa Thompson murder investigation

Summary

A 42‑year‑old HSE employee, Deirdre Arnold, will stand trial on Monday for two counts of impeding the investigation into the murder of Lisa Thompson and perverting the course of justice. The charges allege that between 9 and 10 May 2022, Arnold performed acts without reasonable excuse intended to hinder the apprehension or prosecution of Brian McHugh, who was believed to have committed the murder, and that she engaged in conduct intended to pervert public justice. Arnold pleaded not guilty at her arraignment before the Central Criminal Court. Mr Justice Patrick McGrath informed the jury that the victim was Lisa Thompson, who lived at Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun, Dublin 11, and that the alleged offender was Brian McHugh. An eight‑man, four‑woman jury was sworn in, and the trial is scheduled to last up to eight days.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman to go on trial accused of impeding Lisa Thompson murder investigation. Charges or matters: the two counts when she was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court today. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 9 2022 Incident
• May 10 2022 Incident
• 2025-03-21 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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