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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Woman arrested in probe into attempted murder of young Donegal man Charles Dooher
Charles Dooher (26) was assaulted at his home on the Conneyburrow Road, Lifford, on Monday, January 20, at around 10am. Gardaí have confirmed a woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation. The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, July 6, 2025 and was questioned by gardaí. A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford, Co Donegal, on 20th January, 2025. 'The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, 6th July, 2025 and detained at a Garda Station in the North West under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. "She has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Charles Dooher was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and he was treated in intensive care, fighting for his life. His family and friends maintained a bedside vigil for the young farmer while he was in hospital. Charles has since undergone surgery and has had a protective plate fitted to his head. Charles' father, Charles Dooher senior, who is aged in his 60s, was also injured in the attack and received treatment for less serious injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. Earlier this year, the PSNI arrested two adult males in connection with the investigation but they were subsequently released with enquiries ongoing. Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for any information or witnesses related to this incident. Those with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, from the Coneyburrow Road in Lifford between 10am and 11am are urged to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is requested to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Woman arrested in probe into attempted murder of young Donegal man
Charles Dooher (26) was assaulted at his home on the Conneyburrow Road, Lifford, on Monday, January 20, at around 10am. Gardaí have confirmed a woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation. The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, July 6, 2025 and was questioned by gardaí. A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford, Co Donegal, on 20th January, 2025. 'The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, 6th July, 2025 and detained at a Garda Station in the North West under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. "She has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Charles Dooher was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and he was treated in intensive care, fighting for his life. His family and friends maintained a bedside vigil for the young farmer while he was in hospital. Charles has since undergone surgery and has had a protective plate fitted to his head. Charles' father, Charles Dooher senior, who is aged in his 60s, was also injured in the attack and received treatment for less serious injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. Earlier this year, the PSNI arrested two adult males in connection with the investigation but they were subsequently released with enquiries ongoing. Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for any information or witnesses related to this incident. Those with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, from the Coneyburrow Road in Lifford between 10am and 11am are urged to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is requested to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kenya to charge police officers with murder over blogger's death in custody
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday they approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for their role in killing a political blogger whose death in police custody sparked large protests. Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said in a statement that the six suspects would be arraigned on Tuesday. One of the police officers was the commander at the station where Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger and teacher, was held in Nairobi. It was not immediately clear whether the defendants were represented by counsel. Ojwang died earlier this month following his arrest as part of an investigation triggered by a complaint by the deputy national police chief, Eliud Lagat. Lagat had filed a formal complaint about allegedly false and malicious information published about him on social media, according to the state-funded police watchdog. Police initially attributed Ojwang's death to suicide but apologised after an autopsy found that his wounds were the result of assault. Ojwang's death prompted hundreds to protest police brutality over the past two weeks. Additional demonstrations are expected on Wednesday, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of a mass protest that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths by police gunfire. Kenyan activists who have been protesting Ojwang's death immediately accused prosecutors of engaging in a cover-up by only charging low-level officers. Lagat, who has denied any wrongdoing, stepped down temporarily from his post last week pending completion of the investigation into Ojwang's death. One of the other officers charged with murder, James Mukhwana, told investigators that his superiors told him there was "an order from above" to have Ojwang roughed up when he came into the station, according to a copy of his testimony seen by Reuters. Reuters has not been able to reach Lagat directly for comment and the National Police Service declined to provide comment on his behalf.
Straits Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Kenya to charge police officers with murder over blogger's death in custody
Kenya to charge police officers with murder over blogger's death in custody NAIROBI - Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday they approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for their role in killing a political blogger whose death in police custody sparked large protests. Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said in a statement that the six suspects would be arraigned on Tuesday. One of the police officers was the commander at the station where Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger and teacher, was held in Nairobi. It was not immediately clear whether the defendants were represented by counsel. Ojwang died earlier this month following his arrest as part of an investigation triggered by a complaint by the deputy national police chief, Eliud Lagat. Lagat had filed a formal complaint about allegedly false and malicious information published about him on social media, according to the state-funded police watchdog. Police initially attributed Ojwang's death to suicide but apologised after an autopsy found that his wounds were the result of assault. Ojwang's death prompted hundreds to protest police brutality over the past two weeks. Additional demonstrations are expected on Wednesday, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of a mass protest that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths by police gunfire. Kenyan activists who have been protesting Ojwang's death immediately accused prosecutors of engaging in a cover-up by only charging low-level officers. Lagat, who has denied any wrongdoing, stepped down temporarily from his post last week pending completion of the investigation into Ojwang's death. One of the other officers charged with murder, James Mukhwana, told investigators that his superiors told him there was "an order from above" to have Ojwang roughed up when he came into the station, according to a copy of his testimony seen by Reuters. Reuters has not been able to reach Lagat directly for comment and the National Police Service declined to provide comment on his behalf. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Kenya to charge police officers with murder over blogger's death in custody
FILE PHOTO: Civil society activists hold placards as they demonstrate against the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, in the city of Mombasa, Kenya June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Laban Walloga/File Photo NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday they approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers, for their role in killing a political blogger whose death in police custody sparked large protests. Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said in a statement that the six suspects would be arraigned on Tuesday. One of the police officers was the commander at the station where Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger and teacher, was held in Nairobi. It was not immediately clear whether the defendants were represented by counsel. Ojwang died earlier this month following his arrest as part of an investigation triggered by a complaint by the deputy national police chief, Eliud Lagat. Lagat had filed a formal complaint about allegedly false and malicious information published about him on social media, according to the state-funded police watchdog. Police initially attributed Ojwang's death to suicide but apologised after an autopsy found that his wounds were the result of assault. Ojwang's death prompted hundreds to protest police brutality over the past two weeks. Additional demonstrations are expected on Wednesday, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of a mass protest that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths by police gunfire. Kenyan activists who have been protesting Ojwang's death immediately accused prosecutors of engaging in a cover-up by only charging low-level officers. Lagat, who has denied any wrongdoing, stepped down temporarily from his post last week pending completion of the investigation into Ojwang's death. One of the other officers charged with murder, James Mukhwana, told investigators that his superiors told him there was "an order from above" to have Ojwang roughed up when he came into the station, according to a copy of his testimony seen by Reuters. Reuters has not been able to reach Lagat directly for comment and the National Police Service declined to provide comment on his behalf. (Reporting by Humphrey Malalo; Writing by Elias Biryabarema; Editing by Aaron Ross and Bill Berkrot)
