Alan Tuite jailed for Luas knife assault causing harm

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Alan Tuite was sentenced to five years, with the final 18 months suspended, for assault causing harm and production of a knife at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 2 November 2018.

The offence happened at Rialto Luas stop on James’ Walk on 3 July 2017, where Tuite slashed a passenger in the face with a flick knife.

Judge Melanie Greally backdated the sentence to 21 September and ordered Tuite to comply with Probation Services for 12 months after release.