Judge shot by solicitor during hearing

A JUDGE who once jailed a man for talking in his court was accidentally shot by a solicitor brandishing a pellet gun during a family law hearing in Longford.

Judge shot by solicitor during hearing

Judge John Neilan was hit by the shot as a solicitor, whose identity was not disclosed, was exhibiting an air pistol as evidence in a case.

The weapon was inadvertently discharged, firing a pellet which struck the judge.

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