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18th Jan 2017

Wexford Burglar Caught After Falling Asleep In Homeowners’ Bed

James Fenton

A Wexford burglar was caught after becoming intoxicated on tabletsĀ and falling asleep in the homeowners’ bed, a court has heard.

Michael McDermott (43) was found by the two sons of the homeowners and dragged outside to the garden until GardaĆ­ arrived.Ā 

The defendant, of Gorey has 95 previous convictions for offences includingĀ assault causing harm, burglary, robbery and drug offences.Ā 

Judge Melanie GreallyĀ jailed McDermott for three years.

(H/T The Irish Times)

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