‘Blue murder’ on Bantry streets leads two men to jail

“Blue murder” on the streets of Bantry last year resulted in two men being jailed for 18 months yesterday.

Judge Patrick J Moran imposed the sentences on Aaron Murnane, of 23 Reenraur East, Bantry, Co Cork, and Billy Ward, of 66 Glengarriff Rd, Bantry, at Cork Circuit Criminal Court yesterday.

Murnane admitted assault causing harm to Glen Hyne. Ward admitted assault causing harm to Zbegnav Zubensky. Both accused also pleaded guilty to engaging in an affray.