Man kicked in the head at a barbecue awarded €167k

The victim said the assault changed his life afterwards

The case was before the court for assessment of damages only after the court heard judgment had been previously granted in default of appearance. File photo

A man who was assaulted at a barbecue, kicked in the head and ended up with multiple fractures to his face has been awarded a total of €167,000 by the High Court.

Ms Justice Carmel Stewart said Czech national Jiri Kocurek had undoubtedly suffered injuries which were traumatic and affected his life for some time. She said it was “a most unfortunate case”.