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Lithuanian man jailed for 2010 attack that left victim in coma

Summary

In a 2017 Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Julius Jakelaitis, a 26‑year‑old Lithuanian national, was sentenced to three and a half years' imprisonment for assault causing serious harm. The offence occurred on 1 January 2010 at a New Year's party on Bancroft Avenue, Tallaght, when Jakelaitis, then 19, kicked a 19‑year‑old man to the chest and head after a scuffle. The victim suffered multiple facial fractures, a coma, memory problems, seizures and was unable to resume boxing. Jakelaitis pleaded guilty, expressed remorse and had a good work history in insurance and military service. The judge, Martin Nolan, noted the victim's injuries and the provocation but found Jakelaitis had crossed into criminality. The sentence was back‑dated to June when Jakelaitis entered custody. The victim is believed to have returned to Romania. The case was prosecuted by Lisa Dempsey BL.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lithuanian man jailed for 2010 attack that left victim in coma. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm at Bancroft Avenue, Tallaght, on January 1, 2010. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 1, 2010 Incident
• New Year's Incident
• 2017-12-05 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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