Two Scottish footballers avoid jail after 'shameful attack' in Dublin

Judge says 'utterly blameless' injured party had been 'attacked by two men who had no reason to come down a road after him'

Liam Callaghan (27) and Craig Johnston (27) were given suspended prison sentences. Picture:

Two Scottish footballers who carried out a ”shameful attack” during a night out in Dublin have walked free from court after being handed suspended prison sentences.

Liam Callaghan (27) and Craig Johnston (27) both pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and obstruction in Dublin City Centre on December 8, 2019.