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Garda assaulted while group chanted "garda scum", appeal court hears

Summary

Patrick Davis Snr, 52, was convicted of assault causing harm to Brian Dunphy and Garda Kieran Byrne during an incident on Thomas Street, Dublin, in February 2014. He pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment by Judge Martin Nolan on 18 July 2016. Davis Snr's appeal against the severity of the sentence was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which held that the sentence fell within the range available. The Court of Appeal noted that Davis Snr was not involved in the initial altercation but joined the confrontation after the Dunphy family had left a chip shop, and that he was highly intoxicated when he assaulted the garda, who suffered a fractured eye socket. Davis Snr had 14 prior convictions, including one for assaulting a garda, and had paid €600 in compensation to the court. The appeal was dismissed by a three‑judge panel.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda assaulted while group chanted "garda scum", appeal court hears. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to both Brian Dunphy and Garda Kieran Byrne at Thomas Street, Dublin 8 on February 9, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 9, 2014 Incident
• July 18, 2016 Incident
• 2017-01-16 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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