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<p>Blessing Nkencho (right), mother of the late George Nkencho and Emmanuel Nkencho (left) leaving the Dublin District Coroner's Court on Tuesday morning. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

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George Nkencho's family await review of DPP decision not to prosecute gardaí, inquest told

The fatal shooting of Mr Nkencho outside his home in west Dublin occurred after a stand-off developed between gardaí and the deceased who was armed with a kitchen knife

<p>Gloria Nkencho, sister of the late George Nkencho, leaving the Dublin District Coroner's Court on Tuesday morning. George Nkencho's family have asked the DPP to explain her decision why no criminal proceedings should arise from the case following the completion of a lengthy investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into the fatal shooting. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

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George Nkencho inquest adjourned to enable family seek explanation on DPP's prosecution decision

<p>Zoey Nyoni, a student of Sacred Heart Secondary school at the anti-racism youth led summit in Cork City Hall on Friday. Pictures: Chani Anderson</p>

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Young people call for an end to systemic racism

Gardaí yet to receive tasers promised after Dublin riots

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Gardaí yet to receive tasers promised after Dublin riots

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€1.1m spent on taser 'stun-guns' for An Garda Síochána

Gardaí involved in fatal shooting of George Nkencho will not be prosecuted

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Gardaí involved in fatal shooting of George Nkencho will not be prosecuted

DPP has still not decided if gardaí will face prosecution over Nkencho death

DPP has still not decided if gardaí will face prosecution over Nkencho death

George Nkencho, 27, suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an incident involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his family home in Clonee, Co Dublin in December 2020

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

African and Brazilian people in Ireland to be asked about their experience of policing here

African and Brazilian people in Ireland to be asked about their experience of policing here

Irish Network Against Racism will use interviews, focus groups, and a survey to establish how the communities understand and experience policing, and to assess their experiences

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

GSOC spy probe

Gsoc raised 'operational risks' with Garda Commissioner during Nkencho probe

Potential dangers in how gardaí respond to crisis situations highlighted

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Gsoc 'acutely aware' its probe into George Nkencho death is still not complete

Gsoc 'acutely aware' its probe into George Nkencho death is still not complete

The family has raised serious concerns at the length of time the investigation has taken

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Inquest hears Gsoc have compiled draft report on Garda shooting of George Nkencho

Inquest hears Gsoc have compiled draft report on Garda shooting of George Nkencho

Lead investigator said a review could lead to further matters needing to be examined before a final report could be forwarded to Gsoc's commissioners

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

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Call to expand initiative between young black adults and local gardaí

Project covers black people’s experiences of living in Blanchardstown, stereotyping, and local policing.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

Further delay expected in Nkencho inquest

Further delay expected in Nkencho inquest

The Garda Ombudsman is expected to seek a further adjournment today in the inquest into the shooting dead by an armed garda of George Nkencho almost a year ago.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

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Crisis intervention teams to be piloted in Limerick city in wake of George Nkencho killing

Emergency response teams including gardaí and mental health professionals will be piloted in the city as early as next April

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

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Nkencho family calls on coroner to investigate racial link to killing

The inquest should examine if the discharge of firearms was necessary, counsel for the Nkencho family said

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Duke and Duchess of Sussex statement

Alison O'Connor: Is it enough simply not to be racist? Should we offer more support?

Is it enough simply not to be racist? Do we recognise our own white privilege? Should we be making more of an effort to offer allyship to black people, rather than passive support?

Fri, 12 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 23, 2020

Data does not show a knife crime epidemic, according to Garda Commissioner

Drew Harris insists the perception of large numbers of young people carrying knives is not borne out by the statistics

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

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Gloria Nkencho: My brother needed help, not bullets

Calls have been made for a public inquiry into as his family say he “needed help, not bullets".

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Criminal investigation launched into fatal shooting of George Nkencho

Criminal investigation launched into fatal shooting of George Nkencho

Probe does not mean Gsoc suspects garda who shot young man committed a criminal offence, but that a full investigation is needed to determine whether that is the case

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

03/01/21 Protest for George Nkencho at Blanchardst

Irish Examiner view: Fury at satire focussed on wrong target

The predictable, if not unanticipated, furore over a satirical clip broadcast by RTÉ on New Year’s Eve highlighted the old, almost irresolvable issues around freedom of speech.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Candlelit vigils for George Nkencho to take place countrywide this afternoon

Candlelit vigils for George Nkencho to take place countrywide this afternoon

Protests 'unavoidable' as 'people are so hugely upset by this' says community activist

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021

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Gsoc to test if fatal shooting was 'proportionate'

Test will assess whether the belief of the garda that there was an immediate threat to the life of other people was 'honestly held' and justified

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021