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Case No. 21630Offence under section 81, Garda Síochána Act 2005 · Co. Dublin

Man in his 60s arrested in Dublin 3 over GSOC-referred matters

A man in his 60s was arrested on 27 April 2023 on suspicion of an offence under section 81 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, following a search at a domestic residence in Dublin 3 by the GNBCI in connection with matters referred by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe search was carried out at a domestic residence in Dublin 3. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search and arrest took place on 27 April 2023. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe matters under investigation were referred by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man in his 60s was released without charge from detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe GNBCI was investigating matters referred to An Garda Síochána by the GSOC. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained at a Garda station in the East of the country under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested on suspicion of an offence contrary to section 81 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. (garda.ie)
  • courtA file will be prepared for the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí have no further comment as the investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2023
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    An Garda Síochána investigation into certain matters referred by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

    First report of the arrest; the specific GSOC-referred matters and the exact subsection of section 81 are not disclosed.

    suspect, 60s, male
  2. 1 Apr2023
    Othergarda.ie, first report
    Update - An Garda Síochána investigation into certain matters referred by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

    Update confirming the man in his 60s has been released without charge; a file will be prepared for the DPP; investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, 60s, male