Convicted killer jailed for horrific sexual assault of former partner
A convicted killer and registered sex offender whose sexual assault of his former partner was likened to "a rape with a machete" has been jailed for 13 years.
Walter Morrissey (aged 70) of Upper Bridge Street, Callan in Kilkenny was found guilty of leaving his former partner with life threatening injuries following an aggravated sexual assault at his home.
