George Magdelina (43) attacked his daughter (21) as they argued about the smell of food he was cooking

Garda George Magdelina leaving the District Court Photo: Collins Courts

Garda George Magdelina leaving the District Court Photo: Collins Courts

A garda punched his daughter in the face in a “most cruel” assault after she came home from a night out at a concert with her family.

George Magdelina (43) attacked his daughter (21) in a “complete loss of self-control” as they argued about the smell of food he was cooking, a court heard.