Eoghan McGowan (29) was a serving garda member when he assaulted the 17-year-old boy, who was in the care of the State at the time.

A COUPLE who allegedly burned down a family home in Castledermot last week (12 June) with a petrol-soaked teddy bear, and then stole a car after crashing their getaway vehicle, were both remanded in custody until 3 July.