Murder trial hears witness 'asking gardaí for protection'

A jury in a murder trial has been shown video footage of a prosecution witness asking gardaí what they would do to protect him if he was afraid to give evidence.

Andrew Sheridan, who gave a statement to gardaí implicating Jonathan Douglas in the murder of Aidan Byrne, was shown on a video recording of the reading over of his statement, telling gardaí he “doesn't know anything about him (the accused)” and that he doesn't know who the accused “does be with.”