Men Handed Lengthy Jail Sentences For Violent Limerick Burglaries

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3 men have been given sentences of nearly 50 years for 2 aggravated burglaries in which 3 pensioners were tied up, stabbed and beaten in Limerick.

53-year old Patrick Roche from Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin in Dublin, and his son 24 year old Philip Roche, were jailed for 17 years and 15 years respectively.

Patrick Roche’s son-in-law 37-year old Alan Freeman, from Pearse Park, Tipperary Park, was jailed for 14 years.

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The final three years of each of the accused men’s sentences were suspended.

Speaking afterwards, Tommie Creed, a brother of the three pensioners assaulted by the Roches, said he was happy with the sentences handed down: