Stephen Silver's lawyer also told the jury that there is evidence that Silver was suffering from a relapse of his bipolar disorder
Detective Garda Colm Horkan Image: Garda Press A LAWYER FOR Stephen Silver, who denies murdering Gda Colm Horkan, has questioned whether the prosecution has proved that the deceased was actually a member of An Garda Siochana.
Lacey also said that Gda Horkan’s identification number as given to the jury by a Garda who was called by the prosecution, differed from the number on his identity card. Counsel is continuing her closing speech to the jury of seven men and five women this afternoon before Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
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