Man, 73, assaulted with shovel in unprovoked attack has permanent brain damage

A great-grandfather who was left fighting for his life a month ago following an unprovoked attack outside his home has been left with a permanent significant brain injury.

Paddy Hansard, 73, suffered serious head injuries and broken bones in his neck due to a horrific attack which took place at 2.30am on August 17 at Courtney Place flat complex in Ballybough, Dublin.