Woman ‘bitten, threatened’ in assault by Cork ex-partner

A YOUNG woman was bitten on the nose and forehead by her ex-partner during a violent night at her home during which he put a pillow over her head, tried to strangle her and made threats with a knife and a hammer.

Roy Kelleher, 23, of 4 Ballinderry Park, Mayfield, Cork, denied a charge of assault causing harm on Kim O’Flaherty but after two hours of evidence in Cork District Court yesterday, Judge Leo Malone concluded: “I am satisfied there was an assault by Mr Kelleher on Ms O’Flaherty.”

The judge adjourned sentencing for two months to allow time for the preparation of a probation report, but he warned the defendant he “is not out of the woods yet”.