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Garda denies he "over-egged" injuries in trial of soldier accused of assault

Summary

During the trial of Naoise O'Conarain, a 22‑year‑old accused of assaulting four Gardaí on 3 March 2013, Garda Fiachra Molloy denied that he had "over‑egged" injuries sustained while arresting the suspect. Defence counsel Michael O'Higgins SC read a doctor's report stating that, apart from a sore thumb, the rest of Molloy's examination was normal and that he had received painkillers upon discharge from hospital. O'Higgins also highlighted that Molloy had not discussed the case with colleagues after the incident. The trial, presided over by Judge Patrick McCartan with a jury of four women and eight men, continues with the accused pleading not guilty to the assault charges. The article reports only the Garda's denial and the procedural context of the trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda denies he "over-egged" injuries in trial of soldier accused of assault. Charges or matters: assaulting Gardaí Molloy and Andrew Quinn causing them harm at his home on March 3, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 3, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-10-17 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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