Man inflicted 'brutal and nasty injuries' on woman on New Year's Eve in Midleton, court told

Accused punched woman with a closed fist into the face and punched her several times. He was wearing a gold sovereign ring which caused a lot of damage to the victim’s face, court heard

Accused and injured party had been in a relationship for just a few weeks when violent attack was carried out, court heard. File picture: Larry Cummins

Brutal and nasty injuries were inflicted on a woman in Midleton on New Year’s Eve by a man wearing a sovereign ring who punched her repeatedly in the face and broke a bottle over her head.

Judge Sarah Berkeley jailed Limerick man Raymond Constable for two and a half years for the offence of assault causing harm.