Joan Burton testified in false imprisonment trial

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Joan Burton gave evidence in a false imprisonment trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 27 April 2017.

The alleged incident occurred at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, on 15 November 2014. Burton told the court that protesters surrounded garda vehicles, shouted abuse and threw objects, while the seven defendants denied the charges.

The report said Burton was due to continue giving evidence, and recorded no verdict or other final outcome.