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Woman goes on trial accused of being get-away driver in Lisa Thompson murder

Summary

A 42‑year‑old woman, Deirdre Arnold, has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court on charges of being the get‑away driver for Brian McHugh, the murderer of Lisa Thompson. The prosecution alleges that Arnold drove McHugh to Thompson's home in Ballymun, waited for over an hour, then drove him away and later helped him evade prosecution by arranging accommodation and disposing of evidence. Witnesses will testify that Arnold's car was used to transport items taken from Thompson's house and that fingerprints on a jewellery valuation certificate linked to Thompson were found on Arnold's vehicle. Arnold is charged with two counts: one for impeding the apprehension or prosecution of McHugh, and another for attempting to pervert the course of public justice. She has pleaded not guilty to both counts. The trial will continue tomorrow before Mr Justice Patrick McGrath and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman goes on trial accused of being get-away driver in Lisa Thompson murder. Charges or matters: the two counts. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 9 2022 Incident
• May 10 2022 Incident
• May 10, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 10 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-03-24 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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