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Man left with lifelong disability after stranger stabbed him in head
Summary
In a court hearing on 28 January 2021, the case of Thomas Power, a 29‑year‑old Limerick resident, was presented. Power pleaded guilty to assaulting Eoin Casey, 25, on 20 August 2018, when a knife penetrated Casey's left temple, leaving a fragment inside his skull. Casey suffered a severe brain injury, requiring transfer to Cork University Hospital and subsequent rehabilitation in Dublin. He now has lifelong disabilities, including speech dyspraxia and memory deficits, and continues ongoing medical treatment. Power also pleaded guilty to assaulting Aaron Grant on the same night, who sustained superficial injuries. The court heard victim impact statements from Casey's brother and Grant, describing the lasting physical and emotional effects. Power was remanded in custody pending sentencing, with the judge noting the incident was a chance encounter without prior history between the parties. The case highlights the serious harm caused by the stabbing and the enduring impact on the victim's life.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man left with lifelong disability after stranger stabbed him in head. Charges or matters: assaulting Aaron Grant, causing him harm, on the same occasion. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 20, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 20, 2018 Incident
- August 22, 2018 Incident
- 2021-01-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Aaron Grant, causing him harm, on the same occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded the defendant in custody until Monday, when he will be sentenced.; Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded the defendant in custody until Monday, when he will be sentenced.
Places mentioned
- Alderwood Avenue
- Woodbine Avenue
- Croke Park
- University Hospital
- Cork University Hospital
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