Shels fan avoids jail for attack on teen Cork fan

A Shelbourne football fan has been given a suspended sentence for attacking a 16-year-old Cork City fan, causing serious head injuries, during a post-match brawl.

Peter Mullen, aged 21, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the youth causing him harm at Drumcondra Rd Lower on May 14, 2011.

Yesterday, Judge Mary Ellen Ring heard that Mullen has taken positive steps to deal with his anger issues.