Filet sent to DPP over attack on grandfather Paddy Hansard outside home two months ago.

A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to an unprovoked attack on a great grandfather outside his home almost two months ago.

Paddy Hansard (73) suffered serious head injuries and broken bones in his neck due to an attack which took place outside his home at approximately 2.30am on August 17 at Courtney Place flat complex in Ballybough, Dublin. Mr Hansard, a retired scaffolder, was on his way home from a night out which he spent in the Clonliffe House pub.