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A NORTH Dublin man whose trial was conducted in an “atmosphere of intimidation” has been jailed for 10 years for attempting to murder another man over a €200 drug debt.

Handing down sentence at the Central Criminal Court yesterday, Mr Justice Paul Carney praised the bravery of jury members and witnesses in the trial of Michael Brennan (22), Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore, Coolock.