07/11/2014

Garda Recover Money Conned Out Of Elderly Dublin Woman

All the money taken by conmen from an 83-year-old Dublin woman, has been recovered, gardaí have reported.

A group of men took €3,000 from Kathleen Byrne after convincing her that urgent work needed to be done on the roof of her home.

The men took the money and never returned.

Gardaí have interviewed three men in connection with the incident and recovered Ms Byrne's money.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(MH/CD)

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