Shots fired but Nkencho 'still slashing'

A DETECTIVE has told an inquest he could not believe how George Nkencho was still able to continue to swing a knife at armed gardai after several shots had been fired at him at close range.

- BY SEAN McCARTHAIGH

INQUEST Mother Blessing Nkencho and brother Victor

Detective Garda Brendan O'Hora told a sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court that he had drawn his own firearm after thinking Mr Nkencho had stabbed a member of the Garda Armed Support Unit (ASU) with his knife.

Det O'Hora said he believed there was an immediate threat to life as he feared Mr Nkencho had made contact with the ASU member known only as Garda A.