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Former pro boxer avoids jail for breaking bus driver's nose in road rage incident
Summary
Anthony Fitzgerald, a 32‑year‑old former professional boxer from Gloucester Place, Dublin, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to bus driver Toufik Slali on North Circular Road on 18 November 2014. The incident began when a Mini pulled out in front of Slali's bus without signalling, forcing the driver to brake hard and honk. Fitzgerald jumped out of the car, shouted that his children were in the vehicle, and then entered the bus. He allegedly head‑butted Slali's nose, causing a fracture that required surgery, and punched him. Fitzgerald denied head‑butting and claimed he struck with an open hand. Judge Melanie Greally, noting his boxing background, imposed a suspended three‑year prison sentence on the condition he keep the peace. He has 31 prior convictions, including assault, criminal damage and firearms offences, and has been disqualified from driving for ten years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former pro boxer avoids jail for breaking bus driver's nose in road rage incident. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Toufik Slali on North Circular Road, on November 18, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 18, 2014 Incident
- 2017-04-07 Publication
Why: Judge Melanie Greally said that because of his boxing background the use of his palm to strike a blow had a different degree of force. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assault causing harm to Toufik Slali on North Circular Road, on November 18, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She suspended a prison sentence of three years on condition he keep the peace.
Places mentioned
- Gloucester Place
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- North Circular Road
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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