Harassment case probation report ‘worst I’ve seen’

A 33-year-old man made 60 silent phone calls to his ex-girlfriend after an acrimonious split, and yesterday the sentencing judge said the probation report on the accused was the worst he had ever seen.

Keith Murphy, of St Clare’s House, Moyne Road, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, has previously pleaded guilty to a harassment charge arising out of the making of 60 silent phone calls in a 24-hour period to his ex- girlfriend.

Judge Leo Malone had put sentencing back until yesterday to allow time for the preparation of probation and psychological reports on the accused.