Cork attack victim ‘felt skull break open’

Two men took turns beating a van driver with a 4ft iron bar, leaving him on the ground with severe injuries, and with blood everywhere.

Detective Garda Pat Barry said the victim pleaded with his attackers to stop but they kept up the violent attack for four minutes.The accused were found nearby with the victim’s blood spattered on their clothing.

Jamie O’Brien, aged 20, of 23 Meadow Hills, the Meadows, Hollyhill, Cork, was jailed for six years with the last year suspended, and Eddie Murphy, aged 26, of 57 Kilmore Rd, Knocknaheeny, were jailed for six years at Cork Circuit Criminal Court yesterday.