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Police Missed Crucial CCTV in Noah Donohoe Case
5 Feb
Summary
- Police missed vital CCTV footage of Noah Donohoe in the first 24 hours.
- Noah Donohoe's death was confirmed as drowning in a storm drain.
- Inquest highlighted discrepancies in CCTV time checks by police.
An inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe has entered its third week, focusing on the initial police investigation. Noah's body was found in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he disappeared. The cause of death was later confirmed as drowning.
During the inquest at Belfast Coroner's Court, it was revealed that police may have missed critical CCTV footage in the first 24 hours after Noah vanished. Evidence presented indicated potential errors in how police checked footage from the Grove leisure centre.
Counsel for Noah's mother argued that officers incorrectly assessed CCTV timestamps, potentially overlooking footage of the teenager. The inquest heard that a constable agreed with the assertion that Noah may have been missed on the Grove footage because of these timing discrepancies.
Further details emerged about the police log entries regarding the CCTV, noting poor quality and time differences. The constable stated she was not tasked with checking CCTV and could not comment on specific officer actions. The inquest continues to examine the details of the initial police response.
