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Jail for brothers who smiled and "high-fived" each other after viciously attacking gardai
Summary
In November 2017, two brothers, Dylan Fogarty (24) and Dean Fogarty (21), were sentenced in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for a self‑confessed "nasty and unprovoked attack" on Garda Denise Larkin and Garda Peter Ryan on 5 August 2016. The brothers punched the officers several times to the head, causing concussions and scarring. CCTV footage showed them smiling and high‑fiving after the assault. Dylan received a two‑year sentence, with six months suspended, while Dean received a one‑year‑nine‑month sentence, with nine months suspended. Both were also convicted of two counts of theft of bikes. The court noted their prior convictions and the officers' injuries, and the judge emphasised the seriousness of the assault. The sentencing reflected the brothers' admissions and the impact on the Gardaí. Dylan Fogarty pleaded guilty. Dean Fogarty pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for brothers who smiled and "high-fived" each other after viciously attacking gardai. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm to Garda Denise Larkin and Garda Peter Ryan at Manor Street, Dublin, on August 5, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 5, 2016 Incident
- 2017-11-15 Publication
Why: He suspended the final six months of Dylan Fogarty's sentence and gave Dean Fogarty a final nine months suspension because he had been making greater efforts at rehabilitation. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm to Garda Denise Larkin and Garda Peter Ryan at Manor Street, Dublin, on August 5, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Dean Fogarty (21) was jailed for one year and nine months. He suspended the final six months of Dylan Fogarty's sentence and gave Dean Fogarty a final nine months suspension because he had been making greater efforts at rehabilitation.
Convicted Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm to Garda Denise Larkin and Garda Peter Ryan at Manor Street, Dublin, on August 5, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Dylan Fogarty (24) got two years in prison while his younger brother Dean Fogarty (21) was jailed for one year and nine months. He suspended the final six months of Dylan Fogarty's sentence and gave Dean Fogarty a final nine months suspension because he had been making greater efforts at rehabilitation.
Places mentioned
- Dunard Avenue
- Dublin
- Manor Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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