Adrian Smith pleads guilty to assault and attempted sexual assault

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Adrian Smith pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and attempted sexual assault at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 11 May 2016. The offences occurred at a McDonald’s on Grafton Street on 14 June 2014.

Smith surrendered after his parents recognised him in footage broadcast on Crimecall. The court was told he had €10,000 available for the woman and had offered it as compensation.

Judge Patrick McCartan adjourned the case for a probation report and remanded Smith on continuing bail to 29 July. The judge said he was concerned about Smith’s propensity to offend again.