Woman scarred for life after attack

A judge has jailed a former soldier who punched and kicked his ex-partner, fracturing her eyes, face and skull.

Jessica Bowes begged for her life during the attack by Jonathan McSherry, aged 34. McSherry was high on cocaine. At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Melanie Greally said his “brutal acts of violence” left his victim unconsciousness and in “a very perilous position”.

McSherry, of Cedarbrook Walk, Cherry Orchard, Dublin pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Grange View Way, Clondalkin, on December 20, 2015.