Tougher jail terms over OAP attacks

FIANNA Fail’s Mary Butler has introduced a Bill to increase jail sentences for people convicted of assaulting the elderly.

The legislation states a minimum three-year term for the crime.

Ms Butler said: “Older men and women being attacked and held hostage while their homes are ransacked is now a common occurrence.

“The impact of these attacks is devastating both physically and psychologically.”

Ms Butler added the Assaults On Older persons Bill will help send a “crystal clear message to thugs this type of heinous behaviour will not be tolerated”.