Lennon ‘refused to handle evidence’

SACKED Superintendent Kevin Lennon refused to handle evidence from the investigation into the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron for fear of accusations being made against him, the Morris Tribunal heard yesterday.

Detective Sergeant Hugh Smith said officers investigating the death had found a notebook containing references to the case in the home of a police informer, William Doherty.

The sergeant said they came to believe the notebook may have belonged to a member of the Garda Siochana and an officer asked the former superintendent if it belonged to him, due to the writing style used.