Man to appeal conviction for role in firearms robbery

A man jailed for his role in the robbery of more than 40 firearms six years ago has moved to appeal his conviction.

Alan Freeman (aged 34), with a last address at Deansrath Grove, Clondalkin and Pearse Park, Tipperary Town, had pleaded guilty at Naas Circuit Criminal Court to theft over his role in a robbery at Carrick on Suir, Tipperary in January 2009.