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Jail for man who provided knife used in Luas attack
Summary
Jason Tuite, aged 20, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a knife with intent to cause injury after providing a flick knife to his cousin, Alan Tuite, who used it to slash a Luas passenger, Sebastian Rostas, at Rialto Luas Stop on 3 July 2017. Tuite also faced an additional assault charge. He received a two‑year prison sentence, with the final two and a half years suspended under strict conditions, including 12 months of Probation Service supervision upon release. Alan Tuite, aged 28, was sentenced to five years, with 18 months suspended, for assault and knife production. The court noted Tuite was 17 at the time and acted under his cousin's influence. The case involved CCTV evidence of the attack and the subsequent arrest of Alan Tuite. The victim incurred significant medical costs and ongoing anxiety. The judge highlighted the distinction between the two men and the role of the knife provision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who provided knife used in Luas attack. Charges or matters: possession of a knife with intent to cause injury at Rialto Luas Stop, James' Walk, on July 3, 2017; assault causing harm and production of a knife on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 3, 2017 Incident
- 2019-01-29 Publication
Why: At the November sentence hearing, the court heard that Mr Rostas had just boarded the Luas when Alan Tuite slashed his face because of a previous alleged altercation between their respective children. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing harm and production of a knife on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Alan Tuite (28) of Ennel Park, Artane, Dublin, a father of seven, was sentenced to five years in prison with the final 18 months suspended last November. At the November sentence hearing, the court heard that Mr Rostas had just boarded the Luas when Alan Tuite slashed his face because of a previous alleged altercation between their respective children.
Convicted Person
Charges: possession of a knife with intent to cause injury at Rialto Luas Stop, James' Walk, on July 3, 2017; assault causing harm and production of a knife on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His cousin, Alan Tuite (28) of Ennel Park, Artane, Dublin, a father of seven, was sentenced to five years in prison with the final 18 months suspended last November. At the November sentence hearing, the court heard that Mr Rostas had just boarded the Luas when Alan Tuite slashed his face because of a previous alleged altercation between their respective children.
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