Cork student compensates 'somewhat disabled' man, 71, for unprovoked assaulted

The defendant's solicitor told the court: "He apologised, day one. He admitted his involvement and he wrote a letter of apology to the injured party"

Judge Kelleher said he had to impose a conviction and a €500 fine. File photo: Larry Cummins

A 71-year-old man walking with the aid of a stick who was assaulted by a student was given €5,000 compensation in court as the young man apologised for the unprovoked attack.

Cathal Daly, aged 22, of Cool Na Conortha, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to the man at Coolgarten Park, Glasheen Road on September 19, 2020.