Kidnap victim appeals jail sentence for motoring offences

A man, who was previously the victim of a kidnapping in which he was beaten with a hammer and held at gunpoint, has lodged an appeal against an 11-month jail sentence for a string of motoring offences.

Dylan Cosgrove, aged 20, from Garryglass Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, has been released on bail pending the appeal against the length of his sentence imposed at Limerick District Court on Wednesday.

Cosgrove, who has 32 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance or a licence, failing to produce driving certs, and causing criminal damage to a car.