Accused anxious to be sentenced

A 43-year-old woman was found guilty yesterday of handling a stolen safe that was taken from the home of an elderly woman in the countryside near Cork City.

Defence barrister Sian Langley said, immediately after the verdict was delivered late yesterday afternoon that the accused, Kathleen Stokes, was anxious to have sentencing as soon as possible.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin said: “Let her rest assured she is facing a substantial period in custody. She should relax herself now. I don’t see any urgency. It is a very serious case and the level of criminality is complete.”