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Det Supt used reasonable force when striking ex Garda over the head with baton, jury finds

Det Supt used reasonable force when striking ex Garda over the head with baton, jury finds

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

It was the second civil trial of Det Supt Rory Sheriff in four months after a civil jury failed to reach a conclusion last November.

Deadlocked jury discharged in case of ex-garda allegedly struck by superintendent

Deadlocked jury discharged in case of ex-garda allegedly struck by superintendent

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The case was brought by John Bowe (41), who was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, in 2014.

Jury to resume deliberations in Garda Supt case over striking ex-Garda with baton on head

Jury to resume deliberations in Garda Supt case over striking ex-Garda with baton on head

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

John Bowe (41) was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5th, 2014.

Garda says baton strike on ex-officer was ‘proportionate and justified’ after 140km/h pursuit

Garda says baton strike on ex-officer was ‘proportionate and justified’ after 140km/h pursuit

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

John Bowe (41) was arrested following the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford on December 5th 2014.

Gardaí believed ex-Garda arrested had knife when struck with baton

Gardaí believed ex-Garda arrested had knife when struck with baton

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The incident occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5th 2014.

Wexford man sues over alleged injuries sustained in arrest following car chase

Wexford man sues over alleged injuries sustained in arrest following car chase

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

John Bowe (41), an ex-garda, was convicted of dangerous driving charges arising from the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford on December 5th, 2014