Two charged in brutal attack on Irishman in Australia

POLICE investigating the savage beating of a young Irishman in Australia have arrested two men and said they were on the trail of a third suspect.

Two charged in brutal attack on Irishman in Australia

John Counihan, 23, from Castlecor, between Mallow and Kanturk, Co Cork, almost died from serious head injuries when he was punched and kicked after a minor disagreement in a pub at Bondi Beach in Sydney six months ago.

Mr Counihan has twice had surgery on his skull and is still under the care of Australian doctors.

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