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Serving garda goes on trial accused of assaulting teen

Summary

Lorcan Murphy, a 32‑year‑old serving Garda from Pearse Street Garda Station, is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for two counts of assault causing harm under the Non‑Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. The alleged assaults occurred on 1 June 2021 at Essex Street, Dublin 2 and Pearse Street Garda Station, when the complainant, a 17‑year‑old, was reportedly brought to the ground, handcuffed, and then lifted onto his head, resulting in a fractured skull. The complainant spent five days in Beaumont Hospital and later testified that he could not recall the events, was drinking and smoking at the time, and had been taken to hospital after the incident. Mr. Murphy pleaded not guilty; the trial will continue tomorrow before a jury of eight men and four women, presided over by Judge Pauline Codd.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Serving garda goes on trial accused of assaulting teen. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 1, 2021 Incident
• 2025-07-16 Publication

Why: "You heard about this investigation because there was some publicity about it? CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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