Man accused of repeatedly punching woman tells Cork court 'she only got a few scratches'

The defendant also claimed that she was the one who first assaulted him

Judge Mary Dorgan refused bail and remanded him in custody until October 8 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. File picture: Larry Cummins

A woman was hospitalised after being punched repeatedly in the face at her home, a court has heard, but on Wednesday the man accused of assault causing harm claimed: “She only got a few scratches.” 

Paul Harty, aged 44, of Bay 11, Shandon Road halting site, Dungarvan, County Waterford, also claimed that she was the one who first assaulted him.