Husband not guilty of threats to kill

A 60-year-old man accused of threatening to kill his wife with a chainsaw and to blow up the house with a gas cylinder was found not guilty on all charges yesterday when his wife said she did not want to proceed with the complaint.

Chantelle Murphy said her husband, Joe Murphy, of 7 Fursey Terrace, Banteer, Co Cork, needed help on the day in question and had indicated, two weeks previously, his intention to kill himself.

However, Ms Murphy said the help he needed was not being provided for him on that day.