Second garda accused of false imprisonment of woman, burglary and perverting the course of justice

Two other gardaí and a peace commissioner have also appeared on related charges in court over the last two weeks

Garda Colum Ryan faces five charges for alleged offences in 2021. Picture: Collins Courts

A second garda has appeared in court charged with perverting the course of justice, burglary and false imprisonment of a woman following an anti-corruption investigation.

Colum Ryan, 35, with a Co Meath address, appeared at Dublin District Court on Friday and faces five charges for alleged offences in 2021.