Man jailed for 11 years after 'catastrophic' claw hammer attack on shopkeeper during robbery

John McKeon hit Kevin Tansey three times to the back of the head with the hammer as he tried to escape.

Man jailed for 11 years after 'catastrophic' claw hammer attack on shopkeeper during robbery

Additional reporting by Brion Hoban

A robber who attacked a defenceless shopkeeper with a claw hammer leaving him with “life-changing” injuries has been jailed for 11 years.

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