Garda identities to be shielded at inquest

GARDAÍ will give evidence from behind a screen during the inquest of two men shot dead by officers during a post office robbery, it emerged yesterday.

Garda identities to be shielded at inquest

The identification of members of An Garda Síochána will be protected for their own personal safety at the hearing, Dublin City Coroner’s Court ruled.

Eric Hopkins and Colm Griffin died from gunshot injuries during a foiled robbery at Lusk Post Office on May 26, 2005.

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