Two jailed for stabbing of fathers over alleged drug debt

Two men who barged their way into the home of two brothers because they claimed they wanted a “straightener” over a drug debt have been jailed for stabbing the men’s fathers.

Two jailed for stabbing of fathers over alleged drug debt
Tue, 10 Dec, 2013 - 18:03

Two men who barged their way into the home of two brothers because they claimed they wanted a “straightener” over a drug debt have been jailed for stabbing the men’s fathers.

Mel O’Brien (19) and James Douglas (33) arrived at the home of Daragh and Jason O’Sullivan in Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack at 3.40am and woke their mother Carol.

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