Wexford man's appeal against conviction is dismissed

The Court of Criminal Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by a Stable-hand against his conviction for an assault that left a publican in a wheelchair.

Kieran Roche (aged 27) of Main Street, Taghmon, Co Wexford, was found guilty of causing serious harm to Andreas Ryan (aged 44) on December 6, 2003, by Wexford Circuit Criminal Court in January 2006.