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Attacker who claimed victim laughed at his penis avoids jail
Summary
Slaven Tokic, 41, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after an incident at Dublin's Portobello Bar on 26 May 2018. He claimed the victim, Andy Lynch, had laughed at his penis while Tokic was urinating, and that the victim had pointed at him. Tokic punched Lynch as they left the bathroom, knocking out Lynch's two front teeth and splitting his lip. CCTV showed Tokic swinging twice, with one punch connecting. Lynch suffered pain, headaches, and required stitches and dental treatment. Tokic had no prior convictions. At sentencing, Judge Melanie Greally imposed a two‑year prison term, fully suspended on strict conditions, including payment of €4,000 compensation to Lynch within 48 hours. The court noted Tokic's cooperation and the victim's acceptance of the settlement. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attacker who claimed victim laughed at his penis avoids jail. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Portobello Bar, Richmond Street, on May 26, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 26, 2018 Incident
- 2020-02-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Portobello Bar, Richmond Street, on May 26, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Melanie Greally noted that Tokic had raised €4,000 in compensation which the injured party was happy to accept. Judge Greally sentenced Tokic to two years imprisonment, but she suspended the sentence in full on strict conditions including that he hand over the money to the victim within 48 hours.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Richmond Street
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