Trial thrown a ‘curve ball’ after new witness emerges

The trial of a taxi driver accused of careless driving after food critic Tom Doorley was knocked down in Dublin City centre has been thrown a “curve ball” after a new witness came forward.

Mr Doorley suffered two broken shoulders during the incident and Dublin District Court had already heard all the prosecution and defence evidence. Judge Miriam Walsh had adjourned the case for more than a week to consider her verdict.

When it resumed, the defence said a man had come forward as a potential witness, having read about the case in the media. She described the development as a “curve ball” and adjourned the case for another two weeks. A decision has yet to be made as to whether the alleged new evidence will be admitted.