Prison sentence for stealing runners in Portlaoise

A two month sentence was handed down to a man who stole a pair of runners in Portlaoise. 

Ricky O’Shea, 30, with an address at Oakleaf Place, Portlaoise admitted stealing the Nike Air Max runners from a shop in Portlaoise on January 31 last. 

Sergeant JJ Kirby said the accused, who has 61 previous convictions, was identified on CCTV. He said the runners were valued at €95.

Judge Andrew Cody sentenced the defendant to two months in prison.