Man jailed for 10 years for attempted murder

A 22-year-old north Dublin man whose trial was conducted in an “atmosphere of intimidation” has been jailed for 10 years for attempting to murder another man over a €200 drug debt.

Handing down sentence at the Central Criminal Court today, Mr Justice Paul Carney praised the bravery of jury members and witnesses in the trial of Michael Brennan of Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore in Coolock.