Man questioned about HSE theft stabbed himself

A former HSE employee picked up a sharp object and started stabbing himself in the neck when he was first questioned by gardaí about the theft of €55,000 and an attempt to steal another €107,000 from the HSE.

Detective Garda Adrian Forrest confirmed that David Cooper picked up a sharp metal envelope opener from a desk and stabbed himself in the neck with it when he was first questioned about his crimes during the summer of 2012.

Cooper, who is now 53, was admitted to hospital for a few days for psychiatric attention after this incident.