McGrath cleared of all charges against him

FIANNA FÁIL TD Mattie McGrath last night was cleared of any criminal involvement in a row in his home village more than two years ago when a jury found him not guilty of all three charges against him.

The jury of seven men and five women took three hours and 14 minutes to reach majority verdicts in relation to Mr McGrath and five co-accused, including his son, after a trial lasting more than three weeks at Clonmel Circuit Court.

The South Tipperary TD was accused of assaulting a local youth, causing him harm, as well as violent disorder and a breach of the peace. Not guilty verdicts were eventually returned just before 6.30pm.