Man accused of 'tiger' kidnapping set to defend himself without solicitor

A man charged with falsely imprisoning the son of a post mistress and demanding a ransom for his safe return, has been refused bail.

Zachary Coughlan Ryan (aged 38) of Brennan's Row, Catherine Place, Limerick, is charged with kidnapping Stephen Cusack, who was aged 19 at the time, and Niall Reddan, aged 21.