A probationer Garda has today been spared a criminal conviction and a possible jail sentence for attacking two female colleagues who intervened when a drunken “mess” fight got out of hand.

Two men were charged at a special court sitting yesterday with possession of an estimated €1.5m worth of cannabis for sale or supply.

Gardaí investigating four men accused of murdering a Limerick bouncer have told the Central Criminal Court jury at their trial that the chief prosecution witness had not complained about screaming in his head when he came forward to admit to the murder.