Charlie Bird attacker given four year sentence

A man who attacked RTE's chief news correspondent, Charlie Bird, at the 2006 Love Ulster Parade riot has been given a four year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Charlie Bird attacker given four year sentence

A man who attacked RTE's chief news correspondent, Charlie Bird, at the 2006 Love Ulster Parade riot has been given a four year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Graham Hanapy (aged 25) shouted "you're an orange b******" at Mr Bird before punching him and knocking him to the ground.

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