All-Ireland winning hurler arrested for perjury in garda traffic probe
Gardai have charged the well known sportsman who is due to appear before Limerick District Court today.
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An All-Ireland winning hurler has been arrested on suspicion of committing perjury before a court arising out of an internal Garda probe into the alleged squaring away of road traffic offences.
The man, in his 20s, appeared by appointment at a garda station in Limerick this morning.
Gardai have charged the well known sportsman who is due to appear before Limerick District Court today.
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“As part of an ongoing criminal investigation Gardaí this morning charged a male and is due to appear before Limerick District Court today,” said a Garda spokesman.
The man was originally questioned by members of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) in March 2021 arising out of a probe into alleged corruption in office involving a number of Gardai.
More to follow.
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