Man jailed for hitting judge in random assault

A MAN was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment yesterday for the assault of a District Court judge in Waterford city 18 months ago.

Wayne Roche, 20, of Harbour View at the Scotch Quay in the city, assaulted District Court Judge David Kennedy while he was out walking on March 19, 2009.

Roche was also sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for the theft of a handbag at the Marina Hotel.