A Cork man given eight years jail for seriously assaulting his wife, who refused to give evidence against him in court, faces a retrial following a successful appeal.

A Cork man given eight years for seriously assaulting his wife, who refused to give evidence against him at trial, is set to be released from prison following a successful appeal.

A man given eight years for seriously assaulting his wife, who refused to give evidence against him at trial, is to appeal his conviction in July.