Accused claims babysitter had admitted taking money before

One of the women charged with falsely imprisoning a baby-sitter for three days after they accused her of stealing £1,200 cash told gardai the alleged victim had admitted taking money previously.

Karen Leahy (32), Patrick’s Park, Clondalkin and Liza Brophy (33), of Hartstown, Clonsilla have both pleaded not guilty to the false imprisonment of Ms Charlotte Godkin and assaulting her in Sunbury Gardens, Dartry on December 16-18, 1998.