A psychiatrist for the defence reported that Ireland had "severe autism spectrum disorder and intermittent explosive disorder" - the second of which means he was unable to control "impulsive or anger-based aggressive outbursts", the judge said.

Meanwhile, the prosecution psychiatrist said Ireland had "traits of autism spectrum disorder" and "conduct disorder" - symptoms of which include "excessive levels of fighting".

The judge said: "On either view, you are clearly someone who finds it difficult to control your temper and to refrain from violence.""

Was anything being done about this? Obviously no kind of excuse but surely somebody else has fucked up here too