Ombudsman to investigate Corrib Garda conduct after alleged rape comments

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has begun an investigation into allegations regarding garda conduct in the west of Ireland.

Ombudsman to investigate Corrib Garda conduct after alleged rape comments
Tue, 05 Apr, 2011 - 13:38

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has begun an investigation into allegations regarding garda conduct in the west of Ireland.

It has been alleged that officers joked about threatening to rape protesters at energy giant Shell’s gas project in Aughoose, Co Mayo.

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