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Kilkenny man has sentenced increased for assault in which victim was left without "significant portion" of his ear
Summary
Thomas Corcoran, aged 22, was originally sentenced to three years' imprisonment with the final year suspended for assault causing serious harm to a man in Kilkenny town, where the victim lost a significant portion of his ear. The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed, arguing the sentence was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal, hearing the appeal on 24 November 2014, set aside the original sentence and imposed a new five‑year term, suspending the last two‑and‑a‑half years. Corcoran entered a €100 bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour during the suspended period. The appeal court noted the violent nature of the assault and the victim's long‑term physical and psychological consequences, while also recognising mitigating factors such as Corcoran's remorse, good conduct in prison, and participation in rehabilitation programmes. The victim was present at the appeal hearing. Thomas Corcoran pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kilkenny man has sentenced increased for assault in which victim was left without "significant portion" of his ear. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm to a man in Kilkenny town last year. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 15, 2014 Incident
- 2014-11-24 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: assault causing serious harm to a man in Kilkenny town last year (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Corcoran was sentenced to three years imprisonment with the final year suspended by Judge Alice Doyle at Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court on May 15, 2014. Corcoran's sentence of three years with the final 12 months suspended was substituted with a five year sentence with the last two-and-a-half years suspended.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Kilkenny
- Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court
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