Drugs led teen to slice boy’s face in ‘evil’ attack

A 17-YEAR-OLD who sliced a 15-year-old boy’s face because he owed him money was using drugs and head shop substances at the time, Dundalk Circuit Criminal Court heard yesterday.

The judge said the drink and drugs gave him “false and evil courage to carry out this attack”.

The 17-year-old pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. The victim still has a scar on his face, the investigating garda told the court.