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Noah Donohoe: Man Who Stole Laptop Admits He Lied to Police
Paul says he found Noah Donohoe’s rucksack after a burglary and only later learned the 14-year-old was missing, while the inquest hears he was on bail.
- On Thursday, Daryl Paul testified at the inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, denying he ever met or saw the schoolboy. The inquest, in its 12th week, examined Paul's involvement in stealing the teenager's rucksack.
- Paul, who previously pleaded guilty to the theft, recounted finding the bag on June 21, 2020, near construction work at Ulster University. He claimed he discovered the items after speaking to a man he described as a "caretaker."
- While Paul denied possessing Noah's coat, the family barrister challenged his account, stating he intended to "flog" the stolen laptop for money. She accused him of telling "lie after lie after lie" regarding his actions.
- Fiona Donohoe, Noah's mother, watched from the courtroom as Paul admitted he had "really" regretted not taking "an honest approach" with police. He attributed his previous false statements to "frustration" with the investigation's handling.
- Paul urged anyone with information about what happened to Noah to come forward, stating "It's never too late to do the honourable thing." He added, "The truth will come out.
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