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'Superman' in head-butt attack after swiping fake bible
Summary
In a Halloween nightclub assault, 39‑year‑old Denis Ward, who was dressed as Superman, head‑butted victim Daragh Comerford after taking a pretend bible from him. CCTV showed Ward removing the bible and then lunging. Comerford suffered a broken nose and required surgery for a deviated septum. Ward pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He has four prior convictions, including three traffic offences. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to 12 October to allow Ward time to raise €1,100 to compensate Comerford for medical bills and lost wages. A victim impact statement described Comerford's physical and mental distress and the financial loss. Ward, who has not consumed alcohol since the incident, is unemployed and relies on social welfare but is willing to raise the compensation if given time.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Superman' in head-butt attack after swiping fake bible. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr Comerford at D Two Nightclub, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 on October 31, 2017. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 31, 2017 Incident
- October 12 Adjournment
- 2020-03-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Mr Comerford at D Two Nightclub, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 on October 31, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She adjourned the case to October 12 next to allow Ward to raise cash to cover the victim's loss.
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Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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