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Suspended sentence for man who threw glass in crowded bar, injuring woman

Summary

Kenneth McCabe, 25, received a suspended one‑year jail sentence after he threw a glass into the air in a crowded bar, unintentionally striking a beam and showering glass on a woman named Corrigan Serpa. Serpa suffered injuries to her nose and left thumb, requiring stitches. McCabe pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on 14 February 2016 at The Quay Public House, Temple Bar. Judge Martin Nolan accepted that the assault was reckless but not intentional, and imposed a suspended sentence on the condition that McCabe keep the peace and behave well. He also ordered McCabe to pay €3,000 to Serpa within 12 months. McCabe, who was severely intoxicated, apologized and said he did not intend to harm her. The court warned that a future conviction could lead to jail.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who threw glass in crowded bar, injuring woman. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on February 14, 2016 in The Quay Public House, Temple Bar; assault again he would go to jail. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• February 14, 2016 Incident
• 2017-07-19 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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