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Dubliner "went crazy" in nightclub attack, court hears
Summary
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Dubliner Patrick Anderson, 22, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to cousins Graham and Paul Dunne at the Wright venue in Swords on February 15, 2015. Prosecution evidence alleged that Anderson punched Graham Dunne in the mouth and head, then struck Paul Dunne multiple times in the head inside the nightclub. Security staff reportedly restrained and ejected all three men, describing them as aggressive. Outside the venue, Anderson allegedly continued the attack, kicking Graham Dunne to the ground and punching Paul Dunne, who suffered a fractured jaw. Graham Dunne sustained a broken knee cap from his fall and requires further treatment. The court heard that all three men had consumed alcohol, and security staff noted Graham Dunne was highly aggressive towards Anderson. Defence counsel Ray Boland BL stated Anderson has no previous convictions and that an offer of compensation was refused by the victims. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to March, when she will hear a plea of mitigation on behalf of Anderson. The matter was adjourned and not concluded.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dubliner "went crazy" in nightclub attack, court hears. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to cousins Graham and Paul Dunne at the Wright venue on February 15, 2015. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 15, 2015 Incident
- 2017-01-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to cousins Graham and Paul Dunne at the Wright venue on February 15, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to March when she will hear a plea of mitigation on behalf of Anderson.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Lanesborough
- Lanesborough Gardens
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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