Catherine O'Brien claimed she was threatened by man in balaclava, court hears

Waterford court hears that two people were sent forward for trial in relation to the alleged 2019 incident — but that a nolle prosequi was entered

Catherine O’Brien, aged 47, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Picture: Dan Linehan

A woman appearing on deception charges at Waterford Circuit Court had previously claimed to have been threatened by several men at her home in Waterford.

Catherine O'Brien, aged 47, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, stands accused of three charges of making gain or causing loss by deception contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 against complainant John Blake.