Man spared jail for making hoax calls about bombs in Phoenix Park 

Judge rules that offence by then-homeless man was a 'cry for help' 

John Murphy (44), leaving court on Tuesday after receiving a fully suspended sentence. Picture: Collins Courts

A man who made three hoax calls claiming there were bombs planted in the Phoenix Park has received a fully suspended sentence.

John Murphy (44) was homeless when he claimed there were bombs at four locations in the park and threatened to “blow up all devices”.