McFadden’s driving charges struck out

FORMER Westlife singer Brian McFadden had several driving charges struck out yesterday as a District Court judge berated the State for delays in bringing the case to trial.

Judge Patrick Brady dismissed the charges after blaming the State for the vast majority of a three-year delay in bringing the case to hearing since the alleged offences were committed.

Striking out the case, the judge claimed the delays represented “an unwarranted invasion of the defendant’s rights to a speedy trial.”