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Dublin Live
a day ago
- Dublin Live
'Textbook' decoy convoy brought Kinahan boss to court after extradition
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Defence Forces and Gardaí concocted a decoy plan to get Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern safely to court, it has emerged. The Irish Mirror reports that military officers at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, south County Dublin worked with senior Gardaí to send two convoys out at the same time – but the cavalcade the media filmed was a dummy one. Sources say the real convoy carrying McGovern, 39, to the Special Criminal Court left at the same time as the dummy one – but from another gate. "It was a textbook military tactic," a source said. More than a dozen media and members of the public were camped outside the main gate of the Air Corps HQ when the fake convoy – consisting of an Audi saloon, a Skoda SUV, a Hyundai SUV, a Volkswagen Golf and a Volkswagen Tiguan – left at approximately 6:51pm to make the 21kms journey to the CCJ in central Dublin, where the Special Criminal Court is located. But, unbeknownst to the observers, McGovern was not in any of the cars. Instead, he was being driven out of one of the other five gates in the sprawling airbase – in a convoy made up of a black Audi Saloon, a black BMW SUV and a black Audi estate. No civilians witnessed the convoy that was actually carrying McGovern leaving the base. The convoy – including members of the heavily-armed Emergency Response Unit – arrived at the CCJ at 7.11pm. Sources have confirmed the Defence Forces and Gardaí worked together to launch the diversion operation. Sources said it was aimed at minimising the security risk to Gardaí involved in the convoy. It's also understand that the gate through which the real convoy left Baldonnel was only opened for 30 seconds – just enough for the cars to leave. A Defence Forces spokesman and a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána declined to comment. McGovern later appeared in court on five charges. He is charged with one murder and four gangland offences. He is charged with the murder of Christoper, aka Noel, Kirwan at St Ronan's Drive in Clondalkin in west Dublin on December 22, 2016. Mr Kirwan, 62, was shot dead in the driveway of his home. He was targeted by the Kinahan cartel after he was spotted with Gerry "the Monk" Hutch at the funeral of his brother Eddie Hutch in Dublin in February 2016. Mr McGovern is also charged with four gangland offences. It is alleged that between October 20, 2016 and December 22, 2016, he directed the activities of the criminal gang that murdered Mr Kirwan. It is also alleged that between the same dates he facilitated the crime gang's murder of Mr Kirwan. He faces a further two charges in relation to a murder attempt on James "Maggo" Gately, 36, a leading figure in the Hutch organised crime gang. It is alleged that between October 17, 2015 and April 6, 2017, he directed a criminal organisation in relation to the monitoring of activity of Mr Gately. It is further alleged that between the same dates, he facilitated a conspiracy to murder Mr Gately. He was remanded in custody to Portlaoise Prison. His next court appearance is June 5 via video link from the prison. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man admits death of cyclist and setting car on fire
A man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving, and then setting his car on fire to destroy evidence. Keiran Hunt, 37, appeared at Leeds Crown Court for his first hearing on Friday, where he entered a guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. John Shelton, 48, from Astley, Greater Manchester, died at the scene on Ridge Road in Micklefield, after he was struck by a white Volkswagen Golf on 28 April last year. Mr Hunt, of Field View, Micklefield, was remanded in custody until sentencing on 2 July. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Man in court charged with causing death of cyclist HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
WATCH: 'Textbook' decoy convoy brought Kinahan boss to court after extradition
The Defence Forces and Gardaí concocted a decoy plan to get Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern safely to court, it has emerged. The Irish Mirror has confirmed that military officers at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, south County Dublin worked with senior Gardaí to send two convoys out at the same time – but the cavalcade the media filmed was a dummy one. Sources tell us the real convoy carrying McGovern, 39, to the Special Criminal Court left at the same time as the dummy one – but from another gate. 'It was a textbook military tactic,' a source tells us. More than a dozen media and members of the public were camped outside the main gate of the Air Corps HQ when the fake convoy – consisting of an Audi saloon, a Skoda SUV, a Hyundai SUV, a Volkswagen Golf and a Volkswagen Tiguan – left at approximately 6:51pm to make the 21kms journey to the CCJ in central Dublin, where the Special Criminal Court is located. But, unbeknownst to the observers, McGovern was not in any of the cars. Instead, he was being driven out of one of the other five gates in the sprawling airbase – in a convoy made up of a black Audi Saloon, a black BMW SUV and a black Audi estate. No civilians witnessed the convoy that was actually carrying McGovern leaving the base. The convoy – including members of the heavily-armed Emergency Response Unit – arrived at the CCJ at 7.11pm. Sources have confirmed the Defence Forces and Gardaí worked together to launch the diversion operation. Sources said it was aimed at minimising the security risk to Gardaí involved in the convoy. We also understand that the gate through which the real convoy left Baldonnel was only opened for 30 seconds – just enough for the cars to leave. A Defence Forces spokesman and a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána declined to comment. McGovern later appeared in court on five charges. He is charged with one murder and four gangland offences. He is charged with the murder of Christoper, aka Noel, Kirwan at St Ronan's Drive in Clondalkin in west Dublin on December 22, 2016. Mr Kirwan, 62, was shot dead in the driveway of his home. He was targeted by the Kinahan cartel after he was spotted with Gerry 'the Monk' Hutch at the funeral of his brother Eddie Hutch in Dublin in February 2016. Mr McGovern is also charged with four gangland offences. It is alleged that between October 20, 2016 and December 22, 2016, he directed the activities of the criminal gang that murdered Mr Kirwan. It is also alleged that between the same dates he facilitated the crime gang's murder of Mr Kirwan. He faces a further two charges in relation to a murder attempt on James 'Maggo' Gately, 36, a leading figure in the Hutch organised crime gang. It is alleged that between October 17, 2015 and April 6, 2017, he directed a criminal organisation in relation to the monitoring of activity of Mr Gately. It is further alleged that between the same dates, he facilitated a conspiracy to murder Mr Gately. He was remanded in custody to Portlaoise Prison. His next court appearance is June 5 via video link from the prison.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Police call on witnesses after three men die in Tollerton crash
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after three men died in a two-car collision in Nottinghamshire. A 23-year-old driver and two passengers aged 19 and 21 in a Volkswagen Golf died at the scene on Cotgrave Road, Tollerton at about 23:00 on 22 May. Nottinghamshire Police said a man in a blue Volkswagen Golf, aged 26, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 20-year-old man who was in the blue car was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and had since been released under police bail, the force added. Sgt Charlotte Henson, of Nottinghamshire Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: "Our sympathies remain with the families and friends that have lost their loved ones and we ask that the public respect their privacy at this time. "The families continue to be supported by our specially trained officers."We're committed to getting to the bottom of what happened here, so would plead with anyone who has any information about this, however small it may seem, to contact the police."This includes any dash-cam or CCTV footage taken in the Tollerton area, as this could really assist us with our inquiries."Cotgrave Road was closed from the A606 to Tollerton Lane on the night of the crash and remained shut into the following afternoon.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Driver (25) to be tried over alleged hit-and-run that left boy (8) with broken leg
Dennis Dunne (25) allegedly drove off after he struck and injured the boy, who had been out playing with his friends. A driver accused of knocking down an eight-year-old boy and breaking his leg has been sent forward for trial. Dennis Dunne (25) allegedly drove off after he struck and injured the boy, who had been out playing with his friends. Gardaí alleged the accused was travelling 'at speed' on a Dublin street at the time of the incident. Mr Dunne was served with the book of evidence when he appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. The accused, with an address at Kilmahuddrick Lawns, Clondalkin, is charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm on May 25, 2023. A state solicitor said that the book of evidence had been served on the accused, who goes forward to the present sittings of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge David McHugh gave Mr Dunne the formal alibi caution. The court previously heard that the DPP had directed summary trial in the district court, but Judge McHugh refused jurisdiction to deal with the matter. Outlining the allegation, Garda Sean Birkby previously said gardaí were dispatched to a street in west Dublin on May 25, 2023. It was reported a young male had been knocked down while he was out playing with his friends on bikes on the road. It was alleged a Volkswagen Golf driven by the accused struck the boy, causing serious injury. He suffered a broken bone in his lower leg which prompted immediate medical attention by members of Dublin Fire Brigade. According to gardaí, Mr Dunne did not stop and drove off and did not return.
