Abuse in custody left couple fighting depression, tribunal is told

A MOTHER-OF-SIX broke down in tears as she recalled the physical abuse her husband alleged he suffered in garda custody, left both of them fighting depression.

Sean and Anne Crossan, who were married for 25 years, were prescribed antidepressants following his detention in a Donegal garda station.

Ms Crossan told the Morris Tribunal the ordeal affected their family life and left their home town divided.