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Addict stabbed friend in drunken row over computer game

Summary

In a drunken altercation over a PlayStation game, 36‑year‑old Jonathan Dwane stabbed his friend John Paul Bradley in the back three times, lacerating Bradley's kidney. The incident occurred after the pair, both long‑time drug addicts, had been drinking and playing games in Dwane's bedroom. Dwane, who kept a knife for protection, was arrested and pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and producing a knife. He was sentenced to 40 months' imprisonment by Judge Martin Nolan, who described the act as a gross over‑reaction. Bradley was taken to hospital and underwent surgery; he made a full recovery and declined to give a victim impact statement. Dwane's father intervened and disarmed him during the struggle. The case was heard in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 1 November 2019.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Addict stabbed friend in drunken row over computer game. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm to Mr Bradley at the same address on January 17, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 17, 2017 Incident
• 2019-11-01 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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