An Italian man who was left paralysed after a horrific incident in Dublin in 1999 wants to meet with the man who attacked him.
Guido Nasi was just 17-years-old when he was hit over the head with a bottle by James Osbourne.
The incident, which took place in Fairview Park 20 years ago, left the Italian with life-changing injuries.
Guido was chasing after someone who had stolen his wallet at the time when Osbourne smashed a beer bottle on his head.
His attacker was jailed for eight and a half years after pleading guilty to recklessly causing serious harm to Guido and was released from prison in 2008.
The Italian man has said to be up for the idea of meeting with Osbourne as it will help him move on from the attack.
The Turin native was reportedly given professional advice which said that it could be a good option to try and meet with Osbourne.
Guido and his mother, Simoneta were on The Late Late Show last month and she told the audience that she wanted to show her gratitude to Ireland.
She said: "I'm here in Dublin this weekend because I want to thank you and show you how I've thought of you during these years.
"I'm taking this opportunity as it may be the last time because of my own illness.
"I do not think about why this happened, I just think about how I can help Guido to accept his new condition.
"With all his dreams still alive in his head, as they were on the night of July 30 1999.
"It's not easy, it's difficult to plan a future when it's so completely different to what you had imagined."
She went on to thank volunteers and victim support units saying "there are no words" to describe their feelings.
She said: "The reason you are all so important is that you helped us to survive this tragedy, to accept life, and help Guido to believe in his remaining capacity.
"There are no words to show our gratitude to the people of Ireland for what you have done.
"Since the day of the attack this country has shown us great solidarity in helping us.
"We felt a great big hug from young and old.
"We will never forget the help we received from victim support, and from all the staff and volunteers.
"Thank you all for everything, it has been a pleasure knowing such a wonderful country."
