John McGahon jailed for false imprisonment in Drogheda

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John McGahon was jailed for false imprisonment and given a four-and-a-half-year sentence, with credit for time spent in custody.

McGahon pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning Aaron Rochford at Moneymore Estate, Drogheda, on 11 November 2018. The proceedings were reported on 10 May 2021.

The report said McGahon drove the car bringing Rochford to a house and helped move him into an adjoining property. It also said there was no evidence he was involved in the assault, while the earlier charges included assault causing harm and false imprisonment.