Man kills self after wife murder bid

A MECHANIC in a small town in County Monaghan hanged himself in the woods after a botched attempt to murder his wife.

The 42-year-old father of four was said to have been suffering from severe depression and had attempted suicide a short time ago.

A quick acting child raised the alarm and consequently saved Josephine Treanor from certain death. The woman was treated for serious neck and head injuries.