Larry McCarthy found guilty of assault in Limerick

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Larry McCarthy was found guilty of assault and threatening unlawful violence at the non-jury Special Criminal Court on 3 July 2017. The offences arose at Cornmarket Villas, where David Foran was attacked after seeking compensation following a motorcycle collision.

The court also heard that Mr Foran identified McCarthy in statements to gardaí, while the judge noted inconsistencies concerning the identification evidence. McCarthy was remanded in custody until 24 July, when he was due to be sentenced.