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Man punched teen as she tried to protect friend during "chaos on the streets"
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 18‑year‑old Leah Fay was assaulted by 24‑year‑old Sean Flood during a chaotic night of rolling fights in the city centre. Fay intervened to protect a friend, but Flood pushed her to the ground and punched her, breaking her jaw in two places and requiring steel plates. The incident occurred on D'Olier Street on 16 May 2015, amid a melee that followed a local football match. Flood, who has prior assault and public‑order convictions, pleaded guilty. Judge Gerard Griffin remanded him into custody until the following Tuesday, when he will decide on sentencing. Fay, now dealing with pain, depression and social anxiety, presented a victim impact statement. Flood apologized in open court, offering €4,000 to Fay as a token of remorse, and his lawyer highlighted his efforts to address alcohol abuse since 2015. The case remains pending sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man punched teen as she tried to protect friend during "chaos on the streets". Charges or matters: assault of Ms Fay causing her harm on D'Olier St, Dublin 1 on May 16, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 16, 2015 Adjournment
- 2017-03-09 Publication
Why: Her social life was affected because she felt anxious and nervous going out. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault of Ms Fay causing her harm on D'Olier St, Dublin 1 on May 16, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Gerard Griffin remanded him into custody until Tuesday next when he said he will decide whether to sentence him then or later.; Judge Gerard Griffin remanded him into custody until Tuesday next when he said he will decide whether to sentence him then or later.
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