Man assaulted ex-wife when he found out she was having an affair with his best friend

Accused pinned the woman against a wall, choking her and punching her face, court heard

Accused became so distressed when he discovered his wife had an affair with his best friend, who was also his cousin, that he attempted suicide, court told. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 36-year-old man got violent with his ex-wife when he became aware she had an affair with his best friend.

The matter came to light at a private in-camera hearing of Cork District Court, where the accused man faced sentencing for two counts of breaching a safety order by putting his ex-wife in fear.