Addict jailed after 'savage' attack on elderly man

A drug addict who broke into the home of a 96-year-old man and "savagely" attacked him has been given an eight-year sentence by Judge Donagh McDonagh at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Gerard Meleady (aged 28) of Casino Park, Donnycarney, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and assault causing harm to Mr Matthias Keeley on July 16, 2004.