Crime boss gets 7 years for wounding 6-year-old girl

A MAN described as a leading organised crime figure who wounded a young girl out playing when he shot at rival gang members has been jailed for seven years.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2009 - 00:00

Limerick Circuit Criminal Court heard that Christy Curtin, 39, was “a violent individual who operates an organised crime gang in the city”.

He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Lanber semi-automatic shot gun at Southill on May 31 last along with ammunition.

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