Man used homophobic slur after punching dog-walker in Cork

Accused narrowly avoids jail for 'unprovoked and serious' assault

The accused was told he must pay his victim a further €1,500 in compensation within the next 12 months. Picture David Creedon / Anzenberger

A man who used a homophobic slur after repeatedly punching a dog walker in the head in an unprovoked attack in Cork has narrowly avoided jail.

Adam Nastalcyk “may have homophobic issues to deal with” Judge Colm Roberts said in Midelton District Court.