Cork chef suffered 'catastrophic bleed' and 'mostly severed' leg in sword attack linked to debt, murder trial hears
Briefly

In Cobh, Co Cork, a murder trial has commenced for chef Ian Baitson, who was attacked in a car park, resulting in near-severance of his left leg. The trial focuses on the defendant, Dylan Scannell, who is facing murder charges but has admitted to manslaughter. This case highlights serious concerns over violent attacks and the implications of such criminal actions in public spaces, as the details of the assault reveal the severity of injuries sustained by the victim.
The court heard that chef Ian Baitson suffered a "catastrophic bleed" with his left leg nearly severed after the attack with a sword.
Dylan Scannell, charged with murder, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter despite denying the murder accusations during the trial.
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