And remarkably, Mr Shortt, now 37, has now said he forgives his attacker and is looking forward to visiting him in prison. Giving his reaction to the letter, Mr Shortt said what his attacker has done in asking for forgiveness is a huge gesture. "I forgive Ken Broe now of course, how could I not, because he has done something I feel is worthy of the Gods. He swallowed his biggest bullet and asked forgiveness of the man he tried to kill and forgiveness from his family. "It takes the biggest and bravest of men to swallow their pride, take responsibility and do what Ken Broe has done here.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2019 14:15 UTC