Heroin addict jailed for attack

A second man who pleaded guilty to his part in attacking an Albanian man looking for accommodation was jailed yesterday for six years, with the last 18 months suspended.

Thomas O’Sullivan, aged 31, of 2 Comeragh Close, The Glen, Cork, pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery from a man at Spring Lane, Blackpool, Cork, at lunchtime on May 24.

Niamh Stewart, defending, described him as a chronic heroin addict.