A Co Wexford man went on trial yesterday for a slash-hook attack on two members of the Travelling community which left them in a pool of blood in their caravan.
Mr John Davey (39) of New Ross, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting Mr Charles Ward (65) at Marshmeadows, New Ross, on September 8th, 1999, causing him grievous bodily harm, and with assaulting his wife, Bridget (67), causing her harm.
The trial continues today.