Irish jeweller turns tables on thieves


	Irish jeweller turns tables on thieves

Antara

11-7-2009 2:41 PM

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happy endings, crime, ireland, self defense

Antara says:

The injured raider, who is on bail in connection with a robbery in south-east Leinster, was taken by ambulance to St James's Hospital but was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he underwent emergency treatment for a suspected fractured skull.

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11-8-2009 9:28 AM

shaor

Don't mess with the Irish! So happy to see My home town fighting back!

11-8-2009 11:03 AM

Steve Savage

Raibh na trí raiders Gaeilge?

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