Kerry man jailed for 'brutal and savage' assault with baseball bat appeals conviction

Victim of the attack, Eamon Sheehy, was beaten so badly his own mother could not recognise him except for his tattoo, sentencing court had heard

Sean Lane is appealing his conviction on the grounds he should have had a separate trial from that of his co-accused in the case, Jason Broderick. Picture: Collins Courts

A man who was jailed for nine years for a "brutal and savage" assault with a baseball bat has appealed against his conviction for the attack, which left his victim with life-changing injuries.

The victim of the attack, Eamon Sheehy, was beaten so badly his own mother could not recognise him except for his tattoo, the sentencing court heard.