Glentoran star attacked by rival
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One of the Irish League's brightest stars required seven staples to a head injury and also suffered a broken nose after being attacked by a player from a rival club in a Belfast bar on Saturday night.
Jim O'Hanlon, who earlier that day had helped Glentoran overcome Portadown in the Irish Cup, was celebrating his girlfriend's birthday in the Odyssey complex in the city when the alleged assault took place. The 20 year old winger was kept overnight in hospital were he was treated for a broken nose, a split lip and a deep gash on his head.
The alleged attacker is well known in Irish league circles and plays for one of Northern Ireland's most high profile clubs.
O'Hanlon moved to Glentoran from Donegal Celtic in 2008 and made his debut for the first team in 2011. Since then he has represented the club at European level, taking to the pitch in Europa League qualifying ties. He was rewarded for his outstanding performances for Glentoran in 2012 when he was awarded a two-year contract by the club.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident. No arrests have yet been made.
