Man claims pepper spray was for his protection

A DUBLIN man who was found in possession of a can of pepper spray in Limerick that was mounted on the sun visor of his car has said he had it for his own protection.
28-year-old Michael Mooney with an address at Sundale Park, Tallaght, was arrested after gardai stopped him on November 13 last year with the item in his possession, contrary to section 9 (5) of the Firearms and Offensive weapons act.

Bail was granted in the matter and Michael Mooney is to appear in court again on November 24 for the directions of the DPP to be made known to the court.