Man jailed for repeatedly slashing another in front of shoppers in Cork city centre

The injured party had slash wounds that required 36 staples and numerous stitches in hospital.

Judge Boyle imposed a sentence of three years, suspended the last six months and backdated it to May 14, 2022. File picture

A Mallow man who slashed another man across the back of the head in Cork in full view of afternoon shoppers in Cork city centre has been jailed.

Judge Helen Boyle said aggravating factors in the case included the use of a knife or boxcutter to inflict serious injuries and the fact that it happened in full view of citizens of Cork, including children.