Man accused of St Patrick’s Day ‘stamping’ assault told gardai victim stabbed him first, Limerick court hears

A MAN accused of a St Patrick’s Day assault says it was “self-defence”. Darren Mason, 22, is accused of stamping on Liam Higgins’ head as he lay unconscious on a street. But he told gardai that the 55-year-old stabbed him first, Limerick District Court heard. Mason is charged with assault causing harm to Higgins at...