Suspended Sentence For Antrim Man Who Punched Brother

A Co. Antrim man has been given a 13 month suspended sentence in Australia for punching his brother – who went into a coma after suffering a head injury as a result of the blow.

Barry Lyttle hugged his brother Patrick – who recovered from his injuries – when the judge in Sydney handed down his decision, which will allow the family to return home to Ireland.

CONTINUE READING BELOW

The 33 year old had pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm in the early hours of January 3rd.