Nadine Lott: Garda Supt had never come across 'such a level of violence' in 40 years

Supt McCarthy said it was very important to remember that the person "at the very centre of this trial was Nadine"

Garda Superintendent Declan McCarthy (pictured) said there was never any doubt in officers' minds about Daniel Murtagh's intent to kill Nadine that night. Photo: Collins Courts

The Garda Superintendent who headed the investigation into the murder of Nadine Lott has said that in his 40 years of policing he had never encountered "such a level of violence" inflicted on a person.

Speaking outside the Criminal Courts of Justice today, Superintendent Declan McCarthy, from Wicklow Garda Station, said there was never any doubt in officers' minds about Daniel Murtagh's intent to kill Nadine that night.