Stabbing inquest adjourned over probe

GARDAÍ were yesterday granted an adjournment of an inquest into the death of a 26-year-old man after they said they needed more time to complete their investigation.

The inquest into the death of Trevor Clancy was opened in Mallow, Co Cork, by coroner Dr Michael Kennedy, who heard evidence of the identity of the victim and the cause of his death.

On New Year’s Eve last, Mr Clancy was spotted by nightclub security men in Fermoy carrying two knives. They contacted gardaí who tried to take the knives from him. However, Mr Clancy, who was in a very agitated state, stabbed Sergeant John Liston and ran off.