Colin Casey and Daniel Hegarty charged with impeding prosecution

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Colin Casey and Daniel Hegarty were charged with impeding prosecution at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 8 October 2018. The charges relate to the murder of Aidan O’Driscoll in Blackpool, Cork, on 7 December 2016. Casey was accused of helping the alleged killers leave the area and destroying vehicles linked to their escape. Hegarty was accused of concealing a bag and burning vehicles allegedly used in connection with it.

The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that both men be tried before the non-jury court. Neither replied when the charges were read. They were remanded on bail with conditions until 12 November.