Liam Whelan, 43, has been sentenced to nine years and six months for attacking a doctor with a champagne bottle in Dublin. The assault, which occurred after a night out, left the victim with severe injuries, including a skull fracture and permanent hearing loss. Whelan was convicted on charges of assault causing serious harm and robbery, despite maintaining a defense of self-defense throughout his trial. The court highlighted the severe impact of the attack on the victim’s life and well-being.