Court tells pensioner to pay €20k to black-belt traffic warden after attack

A pensioner has been ordered to pay €20,000 to a traffic warden, who holds a black belt in karate, after “an appalling assault”.

Ennis Circuit Court heard that warden Martin Ryan, who also worked as a bouncer, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the attack.

Mr Ryan was bitten in the ribcage and scratched by Marcus Kelly, aged 70, of 3 Hermitage, Ennis, Co Clare, at Arthur’s Row, Ennis, on Jul 11, 2008, over a ticket given to Mr Kelly’s disabled wife, recently deceased.