‘Beast from East’ appeals 15-month jail sentence

A 42-year-old Romanian man, labelled the ‘Beast from the East’ by a judge, is seeking to have his 15-month jail term reduced.

Auriel Dinca appeared at Ennis Circuit Court last week appealing against a 15-month jail sentence imposed on him last month by Judge Patrick Durcan.

Dinca came to the circuit court without a solicitor. Appointed solicitor John Casey said Dinca does not speak English and the appeal hearing would require an interpreter.