Limerick man extradited from Bulgaria to stand trial

A Limerick man who was extradited from Bulgaria to face charges of threatening to kill a key State witness has been sent forward for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court.

Limerick man extradited from Bulgaria to stand trial

Vincent Collopy, aged 35, of St Ita’s St, St Mary’s Park, Limerick, was returned to Ireland last month on foot of a European Arrest Warrant, issued three years ago.

He is charged with threatening to kill prosecution witness Willie Moran, contrary to Section 5 of the Fatal Offences Against The Person Act, and intimidating a witness contrary to Section 41 of the same Act.

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