Repeat offender sentenced to eight years for violent Balbriggan burglary

A “revolving-door offender” who was involved in an aggravated burglary in which the victim was tied up, beaten and terrorised for 90 minutes has been sentenced to eight years for this and other crimes.

Vincent Hannon (aged 33) was sitting at home watching television when he suddenly felt something cold against his throat. He had earlier left his back door open because he had burned his dinner.