Wicklow garda on trial accused of forging DPP letter

A Wicklow garda has gone on trial accused of forging a letter from the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the investigation of a priest accused of sexual abuse.

Garda Catherine McGowan who is based at Bray Garda Station, has pleaded not guilty to one count of forgery on January 15, 2009 and to two counts of using a false instrument in June 2011.