Garda acquitted of sexually abusing child 40 years ago

Allegation first came to light after complainant saw garda on RTÉ's Crimecall programme and recognised him as the son of a woman who had been minding him when he was a child.

The jury of nine men and three women returned not guilty verdicts on all three counts today following a two-week trial that was held in Croke Park. Picture: Collins Courts

A serving garda has been acquitted of sexually abusing a child his mother was minding 40 years ago.

The jury at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial heard that the allegation first came to light after the complainant saw the garda on RTÉ's Crimecall programme.