The victim said he was afraid of "not seeing my mother, my family and friends ever again".

Judge John Cheatle said the cost of interpreters retained but not needed on the day was around €20,000

He was charged after an incident on July 1, 2023 on Barker Street Waterford City.

Defence counsel Gareth Hayden BL requested a probation report for the defendant and referenced that he suffered from 'a severe form of ADHD'. 

When asked by the detective if she had received any of the sum of money she said: "Not a thing, not even a bag of weed."

Judge Kevin Staunton said if the defendant paid the compensation within 12 months, he would strike the matter out