Man (64) who poisoned colleague’s coffee with sewage water is jailed

Byrne was also charged with putting ferric acid into the injured party’s lawn mower.

Accused Joseph Byrne receives medical attention at Athy District Court — Accused Joseph Byrne receives medical attention at Athy District Court — © Sunday World

Eamon Dillon

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A man accused of poisoning a co-worker's coffee with sewage water to get more overtime has been jailed for eight months.

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