Sgt Lonergan said that one member in pursuit of Mr Sweeney got into the river and arrested Mr Sweeney concerning his escape from lawful custody. Judge Durcan asked: “Was this river deep?”In response, Mr Sweeney showed with his hands that it measured around a foot deep. Addressing Sgt Lonergan, Judge Durcan said: “There might be a wisdom in not recording a conviction. Recently appointed Garda Kevin Stapleton replied ‘it is Judge’ when asked by Judge Durcan if Mr Sweeney is his “first scalp”. Judge Durcan complimented Garda Stapleton on his “Limerick hurler like speed” when catching Mr Sweeney on his bike and arresting him.

Source: Evening echo October 16, 2018 14:26 UTC