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'Completely inaccurate': Gardaí condemn 'fake news' following death of Kevin Flatley

'Completely inaccurate': Gardaí condemn 'fake news' following death of Kevin Flatley — Garda Kevin Flatley died after being struck by a high-powered Yamaha R1 1000cc motorcycle during a speed check in Dublin. Picture: Collins Dublin

Wed, 14 May, 2025 - 08:02

David Kent

Gardaí have hit out at "fake news" and misinformation surrounding the incident which killed one of their members on Sunday.

Garda Kevin Flatley died after being struck by a high-powered Yamaha R1 1,000cc motorcycle during a speed check in Dublin.

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