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Pair arrested in connection with St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed couple
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed a married couple.
Anthony "Anto" Hogg (39) and his wife, Georgina Hogg-Moore (38) from Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Blanchardstown Road North near the entrance to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. The couple, who had two children, had been out shopping at the post-Christmas sales and were on their way home when the collision occurred.
A neighbour of the deceased, John Halpin (45) of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, was charged at a sitting of Dublin District Court on December 30, 2024 with four offences including two counts of dangerous driving causing death.
Mr Halpin was also accused of two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene of the incident. Mr Halpin was subsequently granted bail at a sitting of Cloverhill District Court in early January subject to strict conditions.
Gardaí have now confirmed a man and a woman were arrested this morning in connection with the incident.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrians that occurred at Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on Thursday evening, 26th December 2024.
"Gardaí have arrested two persons this morning in relation to this fatal road traffic collision. A man, aged 40 years was arrested in connection with this investigation and he is currently detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in the Dublin.
"A female, aged in her 30s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Investigations ongoing."
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