‘Threat letter’ sent to home of soldier who viciously assaulted Natasha O’Brien

Soldier Cathal Crotty was given a suspended sentence for his assault on Natasha O'Brien

David Raleigh

Gardaí are investigating after a letter was posted to the family home of convicted Irish soldier Cathal Crotty warning him to leave his home in county Clare or face the threat of being kidnapped and harmed.

Mr Crotty (22) received a fully suspended three-year sentence two weeks ago after he was convicted of a “vicious” and “cowardly” and “unprovoked” assault on Natasha O’Brien (24) in Limerick City Centre on May 29, 2022.