'Pillar of community' who left musician neighbour with multiple broken bones after brutal attack to remain in jail

A 65-year-old man from Castleblayney Road, Crossmaglen, County Armagh, has failed in his appeal against conviction and sentence for assault causing harm. The Court of Appeal dismissed both applications on 21 March 2024. The man was convicted by jury in October 2022 following a trial at Castleblayney, County Monaghan, relating to an assault on 24 November 2012. The victim sustained multiple broken bones to his face…