Aaron Carey receives two-year sentence for assault on solicitor

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Aaron Carey received a two-year prison sentence for assault causing harm. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to causing harm by assaulting solicitor Áine Ní Riain. The assault took place on 24 January 2015 at Benburb Street and Wolfe Tone Quay. The proceedings were reported on 15 December 2015.

The report described Áine Ní Riain being punched in the face by Aaron Carey as he took her phone during her journey home from work. She suffered a burst lip. The court heard that she pursued him and caught hold of him. He then punched her again and got away with the phone.

Garda Brian Graydon said a colleague had found Aaron Carey and another male attempting to sell the phone on Moore Street two days later. Judge Nolan described Áine Ní Riain as tough and determined.