No jail for Cork councillor who assaulted his brother and nephew over inheritance

Judge Gabbett said: "The most troubling aspect of the report is that he (Frank Roche) is not showing any remorse or empathy over his actions."

Cllr Frank Roche (pictured) had denied assaulting his brother David, and his nephew Colm in January of 2020. Photo: Jim Coughlan.

An Independent councillor convicted of assaulting his brother and nephew following a dispute over the inheritance of a family farm has avoided a custodial sentence.

Frank Roche (58) of Ballyadeen, Castletownroche, Co. Cork, had denied assaulting his brother David, and his nephew Colm in January of 2020.