Cork man suffered fractured eye socket and broken nose during unprovoked attack

Court told injured party suffered physical and psychological injuries as a result of the assault

Lee Kelly Obei pleaded guilty to committing a violent disorder with other persons at Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, County Cork, on March 12, 2023.

 A violent unprovoked attack on a young man in Ballincollig in Cork resulted in him suffering a fractured eye socket and a broken nose.

Judge Sinead Behan said at the sentencing hearing for Lee Kelly Obei, aged 21, of Innishmore Grove, Ballincollig, Co Cork, at Cork Circuit Criminal Court: “This was a very violent and unprovoked attack. This individual suffered devastating injuries. I believe it (sentencing) requires further consideration.”