Soccer international faces trial over attack on coach

A soccer coach suffered a triple fractured jaw and feared for his life after he was confronted by a group including Republic of Ireland football star Jeff Hendrick, a court has heard.

Darren McDermott alleged he was dragged from a taxi by Hendrick who was “out of it” and was later chased and beaten.

Hendrick, aged 24, originally from Kilmore in north Dublin but now based in England where he plays for Derby County, is accused of violent disorder at Harcourt St in Dublin on October 12, 2013. The charge involves an allegation of the use of, or the threat of violence, which could cause a person to fear for their safety.