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Woman launched 'frightening unprovoked' attack at Westlife concert
Summary
In a 2019 Westlife concert assault, Jackie Walsh, 26, attacked a fellow attendee by grabbing her hair and splitting her ear lobe. The victim, who suffered visible blood and hair on her shorts, received medical treatment and later reported a severe headache. Walsh pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The judge noted her intoxication, lack of memory, and that the act was out of character. Walsh had no prior convictions and was dealing with mental health issues. She was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment, suspended in full on the condition of 12 months' probation supervision. She was ordered to transfer €3,000 to the victim within a week. The victim accepted the payment. The case concluded with the court acknowledging Walsh's remorse and the victim's willingness to accept the restitution.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman launched 'frightening unprovoked' attack at Westlife concert. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Croke Park Stadium on July 5, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 5, 2019 Incident
- 2021-01-26 Publication
Why: The victim, who didn't make a victim impact statement because she is currently going through a severe bout of depression, was treated by a doctor at the concert. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Croke Park Stadium on July 5, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally sentenced Walsh to two and a half years in prison which she suspended in full on condition that she undergo 12 months' Probation Supervision.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Croke Park
- but came to the garda station
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