Charges withdrawn in 'one-punch attack' on Institute footballer

A man accused of a 'one-punch attack' on Institute footballer Niall Grace has had the charge against him withdrawn. Matthew McDermott, 22, from Cornshell Fields, had been accused of committing grievous bodily harm with intent against Institute FC's Niall Grace.

The incident was said to have taken place on September 11.

Mr Grace sustained serious head injuries from which he has since recovered.

At an earlier court appearance, CCTV footage of the incident was played showing McDermott and Niall Grace having an altercation where they were seen to ‘both throw a punch’ before falling to the ground, where Mr Grace was seriously injured.