James Byrne: Last News

soldier tragically took his own life after a deployment to Afghanistan took an unyielding toll on his mental health.Sergeant James Byrne, 29, had served in the 1st Battalion of the First Fusiliers for over 11 years but it was his time spent serving in Afghanistan where he witnessed some traumatising incidents that led to him suffering from PTSD. The virtual hearing held at Bradford Crown Court heard that despite his success on military operations and within the boxing ring where he became a heavyweight champion, his persona covered up underlying mental health difficulties.

a homeless man was jailed after attacking a man he said had threatened to set his tent on fire. James Byrne, 33, carried out the attack in Manchester city centre on June 21, and it was captured in disturbing CCTV.Byrne claimed his victim had also been selling Spice to “young girls”, Manchester Crown Court heard.Jailing him for 20 months at Manchester Crown Court, Judge Alan Conrad QC said: "You say that you had a grievance with him, but it didn't in any way justify what you had done." The victim suffered a “significant cut” to his face and swelling, the Manchester Evening News reported.

This is the shocking moment a man was subjected to a "ruthless" attack in broad daylight while walking through Manchester city centre.

direct to your inboxThis shocking footage shows the vicious broad daylight attack a man was subjected to in the city centre.James Byrne can be seen speaking with his victim on Oldham Street, before suddenly punching him to the face.He lands another blow knocking him to the ground, kicking him to the head and throwing more punches.

direct to your inboxA rough sleeper brutally attacked another man after he 'threatened to set his tent on fire'.James Byrne, 33, has been jailed after punching and kicking the man during a 'completely unprovoked' attack in the city centre.Byrne said he knew a homeless man who was murdered after his tent was set on fire and admitted losing his temper.Manchester Crown Court heard Byrne, who is homeless, said the man had also been selling Spice to 'young girls'."You say that you had a grievance with him, but it didn't in any way justify what you had done," Judge Alan Conrad QC told Byrne, jailing him for 20 months.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply

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