'Glimmer of light' in death inquiry

The Garda inquiry into the death of a father of one is proving difficult, but there is still a “glimmer of light” gardaí will…

The Garda inquiry into the death of a father of one is proving difficult, but there is still a “glimmer of light” gardaí will send a file to the DPP, an inquest has heard.

Eddie McCabe (21) of Rafter’s Lane, Dublin 12, died at St James’s Hospital on December 8th, 2006, a week after he was found badly beaten in a laneway.

Det Insp JJ Keane of Kilmainham Garda station told the Coroner’s Court yesterday the inquiry into the death was ongoing, but there was still “a glimmer of light we’ll get a file to the DPP”.

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