William Harton jailed for falsely imprisoning wife in Dublin

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William Harton was jailed for two years for falsely imprisoning his wife at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 23 January 2018. He pleaded guilty to the offence, which happened at the family home in Sandyford, and also admitted possessing an imitation firearm and cocaine. The report said Harton threatened his wife with a knuckle-duster and pulled a gun on her before releasing her and holding a stand-off with armed gardaí for two hours. Judge Martin Nolan said she had endured much as a result of his actions.