Ex Garda accused of sex offences seeks to stop trial

A former garda charged with sexually abusing two children more than 25 years ago has commenced High Court proceedings aimed at halting his trial.

Ex Garda accused of sex offences seeks to stop trial

A former garda charged with sexually abusing two children more than 25 years ago has commenced High Court proceedings aimed at halting his trial.

Lawyers acting for the man, retired member of the Garda Siochana who cannot be identified for legal reasons, have argued before the High Court that there is a real risk that their client cannot receive a fair trial on a number of grounds.

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