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Mum on morning walk punched unconscious in "appalling unprovoked attack"

Summary

Ionut Neagu, 29, of Rusheeny Avenue, Clonsilla, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after punching a mother‑of‑two repeatedly in the face and head on 6 June 2018 at Hartstown Park. The attack left the victim unconscious, with loss of taste and smell, and caused ongoing anxiety, panic attacks and flashbacks. Neagu was sentenced by Judge John O'Connor to two and a half years' imprisonment, with the final six months suspended, credit for his guilty plea and lack of serious prior convictions. The sentence was back‑dated to 14 June 2018. Neagu, originally from Romania and living in Ireland for ten years, gave conflicting accounts of the incident and expressed a desire to apologise to the victim. The court noted the significant impact on the victim's life and her fear for her daughters' safety.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mum on morning walk punched unconscious in "appalling unprovoked attack". Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Hartstown Park, Clonsilla on on June 6, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 6, 2018 Incident
• June 14, 2018 Incident
• 2019-07-08 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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