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Man who broke jaw of rival player during GAA match spared prison

The defendant has “abandoned his football career” due to anger management issues leading to repeated trouble on the field

A man who broke the jaw of a rival player during a GAA match in Newry — leaving the victim contemplating leaving the sport for good — has been spared prison.
Thomas Beckett (33), of Station Road, Castlewellan, appeared before Newry Crown Court on Thursday charged with grievous bodily harm following the assault, which occurred during a game at the John Mackin Park GAA pitches on Killeavy Road, Newr...

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