Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

They claim that, in an initial interview, a photograph of their young son was produced in an attempt at intimidation

Eamonn O'Neill (left) and Anne Marie Hassett (right) and three other gardaí were found not guilty of charges alleging the 'squaring' of motoring tickets this week following a 35-day trial. File picture: Brendan Gleeson

The retired superintendent and his garda wife acquitted in the Limerick garda trial this week are suing the force for, among other things, producing a photograph of their son during an interview in what was understood to be an attempt at intimidation.

Eamon O’Neill and Anne Marie Hassett have initiated a legal action based on the original arrest of Mr O’Neill in connection with an alleged offence that was shown to have no basis.