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Garda accused of sexual assault, threatening to kill and coercive control of ex in ‘grand scheme’ to control her life
Tom Tuite
Updated: 18:58, 10 Jun 2021
A GARDA has been accused of sexual assault, threatening to kill and coercive control of his ex in a “grand scheme” to control her life.
The officer, aged in his early 40s but who cannot be named, was arrested on Wednesday.
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He appeared at Dublin District CourtCredit: Alamy
Following a lengthy bail hearing today, he has been held in custody until an €8,000 independent surety is approved by the district court.
It follows a probe by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation which was notified of complaints by the officer’s former partner.