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Man who cut teacher's nose "in two" during pub fight sent to jail

Summary

In a Dublin pub fight on 7 May 2015, 45‑year‑old Graham Quigley struck French teacher Thomas Gohin with a pint glass, causing severe facial injuries. Gohin described his nose as "cut in two" and reported lasting psychological effects, though he could not afford counselling or surgery. Quigley, who had started the fight after his sister was insulted, pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Melanie Greally noted Gohin's attempt to end the fight and the resulting scar on his face and arm. Quigley was sentenced to three and a half years, with the final year suspended. He has since stayed out of trouble, expressed remorse, and is now living with his mother and working in a bakery. Gohin has left Ireland and returned to France.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who cut teacher's nose "in two" during pub fight sent to jail. Charges or matters: assaulting Mr Gohin causing him harm at the Foggy Dew Public House, Temple Bar on May 7, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 7, 2015 Incident
• 2016-10-04 Publication

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