Man held after assault on younger teenage brother

An 18-year-old man was in prison last night after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his younger teenage brother twice this week in the family home

Oisin Malone, of 7, Hydeout, Tixassanmore, Kinsale, Co Cork, will face sentencing today in the case after being remanded in custody overnight following an appearance yesterday before Bandon District Court.

Judge James McNulty heard that Mr Malone, who has no previous convictions, had twice assaulted his 17-year-old brother this week — once on Monday evening and again on Wednesday.