Philip McCarthy found guilty of assault and false imprisonment

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Private Philip McCarthy was found guilty of assault and false imprisonment at a court-martial in McKee Barracks, Dublin; the verdict was reported on 24 June 2022.

The court-martial convicted him of falsely imprisoning Trooper Jack Canty and two counts of assault during an incident at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, on 18 July 2021. It also found him guilty of three counts of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, and not guilty of two counts of assault causing harm.

The report said the five-day trial took place earlier that month. Military judge Michael Campion ordered McCarthy to return on 22 July for a pre-sentencing hearing.