'Psychotic' crimes can not be put down to mental illness 

Former Tipperary hurler Seamus Troy was left with PTSD after a life-threatening violent attack in Cork city centre. Picture: Padraig Hogan

Suffering a violent crime leaves psychological scars that take a lot longer to heal than physical injuries. 

This was highlighted very poignantly recently by Seamus Troy who has developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) having endured a life-threatening violent attack while going about his daily life. He no longer leaves his house for fear of another attack.