Garda accused of assaulting man
A garda has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assaulting a man in the city four years ago.
Garda Brendan Whitty (aged 33), stationed at Kevin Street Garda Station, has pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Mr Keith Murphy on Thomas Street, Dublin 2, on September 20, 2007.
A jury has been sworn in to hear the case but Judge Desmond Hogan sent them home until tomorrow. He said there are several legal issues he has to rule on before the case can be opened.
