Haddock & Ors, R. v [2006] NICC 21 (29 September 2006)

Haddock & Ors, R. v [2006] NICC 21 (29 September 2006)

The court found that despite inconsistencies and initial dishonesty in Trevor Gowdy's evidence, his identification of Mark Haddock was based on prior acquaintance and was not contaminated by police or media. The court was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Haddock was present and participated in the attack, and that the prosecution evidence was sufficient to convict. The bad character evidence was admitted as relevant to credibility only.

Citation
[2006] NICC 21
Parties
Prosecution: The Queen; Defendant: Mark Haddock; Defendant: Darren Stuart Moore; Defendant: Alexander Thomas Wood; Defendant: Jason Loughlin; Defendant: William Loughlin
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
29 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Conviction
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, False Imprisonment, Arson, Conspiracy to Assault, Identification Evidence, Bad Character Evidence
Criminal Law Attempted Murder False Imprisonment Arson Conspiracy to Assault Identification Evidence Bad Character Evidence

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Parties

The Queen

Prosecution

Mark Haddock

Defendant

Darren Stuart Moore

Defendant

Alexander Thomas Wood

Defendant

Jason Loughlin

Defendant

William Loughlin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mark Haddock was guilty of attempted murder, false imprisonment, and arson against Trevor Gowdy
  2. 2 Reliability of identification evidence by the victim
  3. 3 Admissibility and effect of bad character evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that despite inconsistencies and initial dishonesty in Trevor Gowdy's evidence, his identification of Mark Haddock was based on prior acquaintance and was not contaminated by police or media. The court was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Haddock was present and participated in the attack, and that the prosecution evidence was sufficient to convict. The bad character evidence was admitted as relevant to credibility only.

Court Disposition

Conviction

Orders

  • Mark Haddock found guilty of attempted murder, false imprisonment, and arson.