Two men have been jailed after forcing entry into sheltered accommodation in Athlone and attacking a vulnerable man.
Joseph White, who is 37 of Brawny Square and 40 year old Kevin Stephens, formerly of Ashdale - both in Athlone - pleaded guilty to burglary on November 27th.
The court heard the victim was in recovery and was provided with the accommodation in Westmeath by the Simon Community.
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It was said the man heard a knock on the door, and after he answered a scuffle broke out in which he was subjected to a savage beating.
Both attackers were handed 5 year sentences, with the Judge suspending the final 18 months for Mr. Stephens, and the last two and a half years for Mr. White.
