State ‘non-cooperative with McBrearty’

THE State has been accused of having a history of not co-operating with the legal representatives of Frank McBrearty Jnr, who is suing in connection with his detention for alleged murder eight years ago.

Mr McBrearty is taking a High Court case alleging unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, assault and breach of constitutional rights.

But his action, the first of a series to be heard in connection with events that happened following the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron, is being held up because of the failure of the State to comply with discovery orders, his counsel claims.