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Scar a "constant reminder" that victim was attacked because of sexuality, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, a 17‑year‑old boy pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after throwing a stone at a 16‑year‑old victim's head on 17 July 2016. The victim, a young actor, sustained a facial scar requiring 11 stitches above his right eye. Garda Eoin Brennan reported that the boy and another youth had called the victim "a dope" and "a fag" before the stone struck. The victim described the scar as a constant reminder of being attacked because of his sexuality, expressing fear, low confidence, stress, anxiety, and a belief that the scar had cost him acting opportunities. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to set a sentencing date later in the month, noting the defendant's 24 prior convictions and serious risk factors, and remanded him on continuing bail until 25 July. The defendant accepted responsibility and expressed shock at the seriousness of the injury. The case remains pending sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Scar a "constant reminder" that victim was attacked because of sexuality, court hears. Charges or matters: assault causing harm in a Dublin suburb on July 17, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 17, 2016 Incident
- July 25 Adjournment
- 2018-07-11 Publication
Why: He stated in a victim impact report read by Ms Boyle, that his scar was "a constant reminder that I was attacked because of my sexuality". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm in a Dublin suburb on July 17, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A teenager will be sentenced later for throwing a stone at another youth's head in what the victim felt was a homophobic attack.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to later this month when she will set a date for sentence.
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