Man get six years for intimidating witness

An attempted murder convict who intimidated a woman who was to give evidence at his trial telling her if she takes the witness stand “she will be put in another box” has been given a six year sentence.

Michael Brennan (aged 23) of Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to intimidating Sarah Foran on May 5, 2006 at Cromcastle Road. He is currently serving a 10-year sentence imposed earlier this year for the attempted murder of Ms Foran’s partner.