Donal Lehane's witness intimidation sentence cut on appeal

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Donal Lehane’s three-year sentence, with 18 months suspended, for witness intimidation was cut by the Court of Appeal on 16 June 2016.

The court ordered the 18-month prison terms to run concurrently, suspended the final nine months for two years and prohibited further contact with Susan.

Lehane had been convicted of witness intimidation after sending messages intended to make the witness withdraw allegations, while a jury acquitted him of sexual assault.