George Nkencho inquest adjourned to enable family seek explanation on DPP's prosecution decision

The family want to know why no officer will face prosecution over George Nkencho's death

Gloria Nkencho, sister of the late George Nkencho, leaving the Dublin District Coroner's Court on Tuesday morning. George Nkencho's family have asked the DPP to explain her decision why no criminal proceedings should arise from the case following the completion of a lengthy investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into the fatal shooting. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

An inquest into the fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí has been adjourned to allow his family seek an explanation from the DPP why no officer will face prosecution over his death.

Mr Nkencho (27) suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an incident involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his family home at Manorfields Drive, Clonee, Co Dublin on December 30, 2020.