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Teen slashed young actor in face after row over ecstasy tablets
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 16‑year‑old was found guilty of assault causing serious harm after slashing the face of actor Andrew Cusack with a broken glass bottle. The incident occurred on May 2 2016 at Dame Lane, following a dispute over alleged fake ecstasy tablets purchased by Cusack. CCTV showed the youth becoming enraged, leaving the scene, and later returning to attack Cusack with a broken pint glass. Cusack suffered four wounds, including a large C‑shaped scar across his lower lip and cheek, and may endure permanent numbness and weakness of his lower lip. He has been receiving psychological support and may need further surgery. The judge sentenced the youth to four years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, and imposed two years of probation to address substance‑abuse issues. The court noted the attack's life‑changing and catastrophic consequences for Cusack.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen slashed young actor in face after row over ecstasy tablets. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm to Andrew Cusack on Dame Lane, Dublin in the early hours of May 2, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2, 2016 Incident
- May 1, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-10-13 Publication
Why: The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named because he is a minor, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing serious harm to Andrew Cusack on Dame Lane, Dublin in the early hours of May 2, 2016. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing serious harm to Andrew Cusack on Dame Lane, Dublin in the early hours of May 2, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Melanie Greally jailed the youth for four years with the final year suspended. The victim said the accused has "sentenced" him to "a life of prejudice" and he has lost friends due to becoming a social pariah.
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