Man with Asperger’s jailed for assault on mother

A man with Asperger’s syndrome who assaulted his mother was sentenced to a four-month prison term after efforts to get him into a residential medical facility to deal with his issues were exhausted.

Judge Olann Kelleher noted from the defendant’s mother at Cork District Court yesterday the extensive efforts she had made on behalf of her son even though she was also the victim in the case.

The judge said he could not direct that the medical services be provided to the young man.