Garda tells trial accused was 'aggressive' on night of attempted murder; witness breaks down during questioning

A man accused of attempting to murder a woman in her kitchen was dressed all in black and "agitated" and "aggressive" hours before the shooting that he denies, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Detective Sergeant Noel Smith of Coolock Garda Station told the trial of Robert Lawlor (aged 35) that he met the accused near his home on the evening of the shooting.