Trial for Convoy man charged with endangering Garda’s life
The 42-year-old is charged that he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another
A Convoy man accused of driving a vehicle at a Garda is set to stand trial.
Keith Kerrigan was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court.
Garda Paulinę Doherty gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on Kerrigan, a 42-year-old of Carrickbrack, Convoy.
Kerrigan has been charged in connection with an incident on May 7, 2024 at Forest Park, Killygordon.
He is charged that he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another. The charge is contrary to section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
Inspector Pat McCann told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented to the accused being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court for trial.
Judge Emile Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.
Judge Daly made an order returning Kerrigan for trial.
Legal aid was granted to Kerrigan’s solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, and one legal counsel was assigned.