Cork man convicted of defrauding Munster businesses over fire extinguisher sales

Cork and Kerry farmers and Cork shopkeeper gave evidence they had paid for but never received fire safety goods

Trevor O’Brien, 50, of Knocks, Lyre, Clonakilty, Co Cork, was charged with one count of theft and two counts of making gain or causing loss by deception relating to three separate incidents. File picture: Denis Minihane

A man who deceived and stole from farmers and rural businesses on the pretext of selling fire safety equipment has been sent to prison.

Trevor O’Brien, 50, of Knocks, Lyre, Clonakilty, Co Cork, appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Macroom District Court where he faced three charges under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.