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Father-of-five drunkenly took part in assault on bin man
Summary
John Morley, aged 31, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting a Romanian refuse collector at Virginia Park, Finglas, on 5 August 2015. The incident followed a dispute over a bin that had been "black‑listed" for non‑payment. Morley, one of three men involved, was drunk and had 20 prior convictions. He was arrested after a Garda was attacked and the victim was injured. Co‑accused John McCann (32) and Craig Redmond (21) received three‑year sentences in February for their roles, with McCann's final 18 months suspended and Redmond's final year suspended. Morley's sentencing is scheduled for 28 July, pending a probation report. The case highlights the assault on the bin man and the subsequent Garda involvement.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father-of-five drunkenly took part in assault on bin man. Charges or matters: assaulting the man causing him harm at Virgina Park, Finglas on August 5, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 5, 2015 Incident
- July 28 Adjournment
- 2017-06-01 Publication
Why: A father of five who drunkenly took part in assaulting a refuse collector after a bin was not collected because it had been "blacklisted" for non-payment will be sentenced in July. CNI source report
Case subjects
Co Accused
Outcome: John McCann (32) and Craig Redmond (21) received three year sentences last February for their roles in assaulting the bin man. McCann, who also admitted assaulting the garda, had the final 18 months of his sentence suspended.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing until July 28 next to allow a probation report be prepared.
Accused
Charges: assaulting the man causing him harm at Virgina Park, Finglas on August 5, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing until July 28 next to allow a probation report be prepared.
Places mentioned
- Deanstown Drive
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Virgina Park
- Virginia Park
- and brought to Finglas Garda Station
Topics
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