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Jail for man over violent unprovoked attack on group cycling in park
Summary
Christopher Connors, 22, of Carrickmines, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his part in a violent disorder incident in Balinteer on May 5, 2016. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a three-year prison sentence, with the final 18 months suspended, after Connors pleaded guilty. The judge stated he saw no reason to depart from the previous judgment handed down by Judge Cormac Quinn in December, which applied to Connors' brother, John Connors, and cousin, Joseph Connors. Both men had also pleaded guilty to the same offence and received identical sentences. The court described the incident as an unprovoked serious attack on three Afghan nationals, including a 13-year-old boy, who were cycling in Marley Park. CCTV footage from a passing Dublin Bus and mobile phones showed the defendants attacking the victims, with one victim sustaining a broken nose. The judge noted that Christopher Connors participated fully, armed with a bottle. While the defense argued Connors played a lesser role and had been drinking, the judge upheld the earlier sentencing rationale. The matter was finalized with the imposition of these custodial terms, reflecting the severity of the unprovoked assault.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man over violent unprovoked attack on group cycling in park. Charges or matters: violent disorder in Balinteer on May 5, 2016; the same offence. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 5, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-04-17 Publication
Why: The 13-year-old boy has since left the country because "he doesn't feel safe here". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: violent disorder in Balinteer on May 5, 2016; the same offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Martin Nolan also sentenced Christopher Connors to three years with the final 18 months suspended after he said he saw no reason to depart from Judge Quinn's judgement of the case.
Convicted Person
Charges: the same offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Martin Nolan also sentenced Christopher Connors to three years with the final 18 months suspended after he said he saw no reason to depart from Judge Quinn's judgement of the case.
Convicted Person
Charges: the same offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Martin Nolan also sentenced Christopher Connors to three years with the final 18 months suspended after he said he saw no reason to depart from Judge Quinn's judgement of the case.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Daltree Place
- Dublin
- Marley Park
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