Man jailed for 'despicable' attack on 82-year-old Cork woman

Judge Helen Boyle said: 'It never ceases to amaze me the depths to which drugs and alcohol can bring people'

A sentence of three years and eight months was imposed on Kelvin Murphy with the last eight months suspended at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. File photo

An 82-year-old woman who was attacked in Cork as she walked home at night with a friend said it was not just a robbery but a violent shattering of her peace of mind.

The judge described the attack as despicable.