An internal Garda investigation is progressing into claims that a garda shredded a key witness statement in a murder investigation and perverted the course of justice. Claims, which are being investigated by Garda Headquarters, have been heard that the garda destroyed the witness statement in a bid to protect an informant. An internal Garda disciplinary inquiry has already found against the garda, though the individual is appealing the inquiry’s findings, The Irish Times understands. The victim’s family have also written to the Garda Commissioner. A murder investigation is “live and ongoing”.

Source: The Irish Times September 17, 2020 20:15 UTC