Uncle lodges ‘life savings’ to secure bail for nephew

Limerick man, Liam Keane, who is charged with stabbing another man during a house-break is to be freed on bail, after his uncle lodged his “life savings” in court yesterday, as part of an independent surety to secure bail for his nephew.

Liam Keane, aged 31, of Singland Gardens, Ballysimon, is charged with one count of assault causing harm, and with one count of burglary.

His alleged victim and his family have fled their home in fear, Limerick District Court previously heard.