Saw was hidden under deathbed

An 18 year old drug addict hid a stolen chainsaw under the bed of his recently deceased grandmother, Dublin District Court heard…

An 18 year old drug addict hid a stolen chainsaw under the bed of his recently deceased grandmother, Dublin District Court heard yesterday. David Halloran of Dowland Road, Walkinstown, pleaded guilty to handling the chainsaw, valued at £200.

Judge William Earley remanded Halloran until April 17th to allow time for a probation officer's report.

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