Sentencing for assault of baby delayed

Sentencing of a father who seriously assaulted his infant son was put back again yesterday for a medical report addressing the prognosis for the child’s development.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin told Cork Circuit Criminal Court that he realised the adjournment of sentencing would be stressful for the family.

He added: “I really do need to know what the future is for the child. I would prefer to do this properly than rush it. I would prefer to know the future picture.”