Garda sergeant accused of false imprisonment of a woman, perverting the course of justice and burglary

It follows on from the arrest of four officers in the Dublin region by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit

Garda Ciaran Whelan was arrested earlier this month and charged. Photo: Collins Courts

A garda sergeant is to stand trial accused of false imprisonment of a woman, perverting the course of justice and burglary in Dublin.

The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit has been investigating the activities of a particular Garda unit based in the Dublin region. It has led to the arrest of four officers currently suspended from duty.