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21/09/2007
Gardaí Gave No Warning, Inquest Hears
An armed robber serving a ten-year sentence for his role in the Lusk post office robbery has claimed he did not hear Gardaí give a warning before opening fire.
Gavin Farrelly was a witness today at Dublin City Coroner's Court where the inquest is being held.
Eric Hopkins and Colm Griffin were part of a failed raid on a post office in Lusk on 26 May 2005, when they were killed.
At the inquest yesterday, witnesses described how Gardaí had shouted a warning at one of the men, before he turned around and pointed his gun at the armed officers.
He and a second raider were then shot dead by the Gardaí.
It is anticipated the inquest will last four days, amid tight security raised by fears for the safety of the Gardaí.
(LC/KMcA)
Gavin Farrelly was a witness today at Dublin City Coroner's Court where the inquest is being held.
Eric Hopkins and Colm Griffin were part of a failed raid on a post office in Lusk on 26 May 2005, when they were killed.
At the inquest yesterday, witnesses described how Gardaí had shouted a warning at one of the men, before he turned around and pointed his gun at the armed officers.
He and a second raider were then shot dead by the Gardaí.
It is anticipated the inquest will last four days, amid tight security raised by fears for the safety of the Gardaí.
(LC/KMcA)
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