Kerry man jailed for 'sustained attack' on woman he threatened to 'slice up'

The court heard that Neilus Cooney and the victim had met on Facebook six months previously and had met in person three or four times

Neilus Cooney of Strand Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, also threatened to kill two gardaí who came to the woman’s assistance. File picture

A 43-year-old man who attacked and threatened to “slice up” a woman he had met on Facebook has been sentenced to three years in jail, with the final six months suspended.

Neilus Cooney of Strand Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, also threatened to kill two gardaí who came to the woman’s assistance after she managed to flee her apartment and phone for help, a court has heard.