Garda sorry for arrest in front of children

A Garda sergeant today apologised profusely for arresting a wrongly-detained murder suspect while he was taking his young children to school.

Tue, 10 Oct, 2006 - 14:49

A Garda sergeant today apologised profusely for arresting a wrongly-detained murder suspect while he was taking his young children to school.

Sergeant Joseph Hannigan denied allegations he was heavy-handed and abusive when he lifted Frank McBrearty Jr for the murder of Donegal cattle dealer Richie Barron.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Donegal Place: Thorn Road, Letterkenny Person: Sergeant Person: Joseph Hannigan Person: Frank McBrearty Jr Person: Richie Barron Person: Hannigan Person: McBrearty Person: McBrearty Jr Person: Sgt Organisation: Garda Organisation: Morris Tribunal

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<br>An Garda Síochána cordon off a section of Henry Street in front of Arnott’s on Friday evening. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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