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Attacker claimed victim had laughed at his penis

Summary

Slaven Tokic, 40, was arrested after he punched Andy Lynch in the face at Dublin's Portobello Bar, claiming Lynch had laughed at his penis while he was urinating. Tokic said Lynch had pointed at him and laughed, and that they were both leaving the bathroom when the incident occurred. Lynch reported that Tokic punched him, knocking out two front teeth and splitting his lip. Tokic pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He has no prior convictions. The case was adjourned to February next year, with Tokic remanded on continuing bail. The judge considered a potential settlement of €4,000 with the victim and discussed future dental costs. Tokic is a Croatian national living in Ireland for five years, recently married, with an eight‑month‑old daughter and a new house. The court played CCTV footage showing Tokic swinging twice at Lynch, with one punch connecting with the face.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Attacker claimed victim had laughed at his penis. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Portobello Bar, Richmond Street, on May 26, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 26, 2018 Adjournment
• 2019-02-05 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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