Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
Summary
The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe in Belfast has been paused until later this year. The coroner stopped the process because several jurors had planned holidays, and the jury had not reached a unanimous decision after several days of deliberation.Key Facts
- Noah Donohoe died in June 2020 in north Belfast.
- The inquest began in late January and has lasted over five months.
- Ten jurors (eight men and two women) have been involved in the case.
- After three days of discussion, the jury could not agree on a verdict.
- Four jurors had planned holidays soon, reducing the number available.
- The minimum number of jurors needed to continue is seven.
- The coroner, Mr Justice Rooney, praised the jury's dedication and said it was best to pause the inquest.
- The inquest will resume around August or September to allow a full jury to continue.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
