No jail over ‘demented’ assault on ex

An 18-month suspended prison sentence was imposed yesterday on a man for a “demented” assault on his ex-partner which put her in fear for her life.

Niall O’Callaghan, previously of Chapel St, Castletownroche, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to Lorna Fuller at her home at Kilquane, Castletownroche, on July 8, 2013.

He denied a sexual assault during the attack but a jury found him guilty of that also.