Alleged garda leaks could have lead to ‘Line of Duty’ type attack for 'The Monk'

The garda under investigation for alleged leaks to the media in connection to Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been suspended, but not arrested

Gerry Hutch (left, wearing white) arriving at the Courts of Criminal Justice last Wednesday. The fact his return was reported in the media from early on Wednesday is being treated very seriously within Garda Headquarters, given the possibility of an attack by the Kinahan cartel. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Detectives are continuing to investigate a garda in relation to alleged leaks to the media in connection to Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.

It is understood that alleged leaks being investigated include the disclosure last April of an arrest warrant for Hutch and the Dubliner's escorted flight back to Ireland on Wednesday. The investigation is being conducted by the force’s new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).