Cork man who struck passer-by with hiking stick jailed

Victim said he was affected mentally, physically and financially, and that the violent crime had caused emotional distress for his family too

Four men lay in wait for a victim walking past Maxol in Ballyphehane late on the night of December 7, 2019, court heard. File picture: Denis Minihane

Four men lay in wait for a victim walking past a garage late at night and one of the attackers who struck him with a hiking stick has been jailed for his part in the violent robbery.

Colin Costello had sentencing adjourned a number of times and came to court with a total of €4,000 compensation for the victim.