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Conflicting Eyewitness Accounts Arise in Noah Donohoe Inquest

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe in a North Belfast storm drain (June 2020) continues with conflicting witness accounts.
Eyewitness Amanda Seenan questions police claims of a head injury, saying she did not see Noah hit his head after falling from his bike.
Other witnesses saw Noah appear unsteady but did not express safety concerns.
The inquest is expected to last until the end of March 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Birmingham Six, six Irish men wrongfully convicted of pub bombings in 1975, served 16 years before their convictions were quashed in 1991 due to police misconduct and unreliable evidence. Their case, alongside others like the Guildford Four, highlighted systemic failures in the British justice system, prompting reforms aimed at ensuring accountability and restoring public trust in law enforcement.

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Story summary

The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe in a North Belfast storm drain (June 2020) continues with conflicting witness accounts.
Eyewitness Amanda Seenan questions police claims of a head injury, saying she did not see Noah hit his head after falling from his bike.
Other witnesses saw Noah appear unsteady but did not express safety concerns.
The inquest is expected to last until the end of March 2026.

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