Man jailed for role in 'horrendous' arson attack that left victim with no ears

The victim was stabbed 16 times and set on fire in his home.

The man was left with life-threatening injuries after he suffered 96% burns from his neck down.  Picture: iStock

A man has been jailed for his role in a “horrendous” arson attack on a low-level drug dealer which left the victim so badly burned that he no longer has ears.

Ciarán Murphy, 29, was stabbed 16 times in his Co Offaly home and set on fire after his ex-girlfriend spread a false rumour that he was a garda informant.