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Assailant handed himself in after appearing on RTÉ's CrimeCall

Summary

Bernard McDonagh, 30, a "talented musician" from Dublin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after punching a Croatian man on Dame Lane on 17 June 2015. The victim was knocked unconscious, suffered a broken jaw and dental damage, and required costly dental surgery. McDonagh fled the scene but later turned himself in at Pearse Street Garda station, admitting full responsibility. He has 19 prior convictions, mainly for public order offences. Judge Melanie Greally, after reviewing a psychologist's report, adjourned the case to 27 March 2017 to allow a probation report and to give McDonagh time to arrange compensation for the victim. The court noted McDonagh's apology and his role as a caring father, but emphasized the seriousness of the assault. The case will be sentenced early next year.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Assailant handed himself in after appearing on RTÉ's CrimeCall. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Dame Lane in the city centre on June 17, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 17, 2015 Incident
• March 27, 2017 Adjournment
• 2016-10-14 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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