Man fights for life after US attack

A DISTRAUGHT family is hoping their youngest son will regain consciousness and be able to celebrate his 21st birthday in a fortnight’s time.

John Brennan from Clara in Kilkenny remains heavily sedated and in a critical condition in an American hospital following an unprovoked attack on the streets of New Haven in Connecticut on Friday night last.

A US marine has been arrested in connection with the serious assault and is due to face charges in the coming days.