Man who attacked ex-partner released

A man was released yesterday after a week in jail pending sentencing for an attack on his ex-partner where he kicked down the bathroom door and punched her in the face.

Declan Murphy, aged 25, of Duarigle, Newmarket, Co Cork, was back before Cork Circuit Criminal Court yesterday for sentencing on a charge of assault causing harm to his then-partner on July 16, 2017, and related charges.