Patient who spat at nurse and kicked another jailed in Cork

There had been no difficulty with the patient or his discharge but suddenly and without warning he became violent and lashed out at the two female nurses at Mercy University Hospital. File photo: Larry Cummins

A patient at the Mercy University Hospital spat in the face of a nurse when he was being discharged and kicked another nurse in the leg during a sudden violent outburst.

34-year-old Seán Heelan was jailed for five months for the two assaults at Cork District Court.