Man jailed for throwing first punch in unprovoked assault on another man in Cork City 12 years ago

Co-accused, a trained boxer, has since died, court heard

The charge dates back to May 26, 2013, and is for a count of assault causing harm to another man in Cork City. Picture: Dan Linehan

A city centre assault 12 years ago has now resulted in the man who threw the first punch being jailed for one year.

Judge Helen Boyle imposed that prison sentence on 33-year-old Richard Burton, of no fixed address, who pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm.