Former soldier claims he had stun gun for pranking friends

Colm Hendrick  pleaded guilty to having the stun gun at his home as well as having amphetamines and cannabis for sale or supply. Picture: Dan Linehan

A former soldier who was caught with amphetamines and a stun gun claimed he had the drugs for slimming and the weapon for pranking with friends and electrocuting each other.

Colm Hendrick, 56, of Inchidaly Cottage, Inchidaly, Banteer, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to having the stun gun at his home as well as having amphetamines and cannabis for sale or supply.