Louis Walsh accuser appeals jail sentence

A man described as a “Walter Mitty” type has launched an appeal against his jail sentence for concocting allegations that he was sexually assaulted by 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh.

Leonard Watters (aged 24), a father-of-two from Woodview, Navan, Co. Meath, was given a six-month term in January at Dublin District Court but was released within minutes after he lodged papers to appeal the sentence.