The Morris Tribunal heard today that top-level gardaí probing the controversial death of cattle dealer Richie Barron in 1996 insisted on pursuing members of the McBrearty family for the crime despite stronger evidence against other suspects.

Gardaí probing the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron nicknamed a senior officer ‘Captain Hook’ after he found a possible murder weapon, it was claimed today.

The chair of the Morris Tribunal warned a petty criminal today that he may face legal action after he consistently told the inquiry he could not remember.

A WITNESS claimed yesterday gardaí in Donegal had barred him from making complaints about a cross-Border kidnap.

The chair of the Morris Tribunal today warned a Donegal man may face severe penalties if he felt he was deliberately obstructing the inquiry.