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Jail for Dublin man who attacked another with Stanley knife
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 34‑year‑old David Brady was sentenced to three years in prison for assault causing harm to Kevin Duggan, who was left with permanent facial scarring after Brady attacked him with a Stanley knife. The incident occurred on 8 March 2013 at The Belfry, Belamine Estate, Stepaside, when Brady, who had been drinking and taking cocaine, entered the apartment of his partner Caroline Kane and, upon hearing Duggan, shouted "I know what you're at" before brandishing the knife. Brady cut Duggan's face, chest and arm. Brady had a prior 2003 conviction for assaulting his girlfriend. Judge Desmond Hogan suspended the final year of the sentence on the condition that Brady keep the peace and participate in a drug and alcohol treatment programme. The court noted that the two couples had regularly socialised together in a pub before the night of the assault. David Brady pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for Dublin man who attacked another with Stanley knife. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr Duggan at The Belfry, Belamine Estate, Stepaside, Dublin on March 8, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 8, 2013 Incident
- 2014-12-16 Publication
Why: Mr Duggan told gardai that he had gone to the woman's apartment because he was trying to get in touch with his own partner at the time, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Mr Duggan at The Belfry, Belamine Estate, Stepaside, Dublin on March 8, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Desmond Hogan suspended the last year of a three year prison sentence on condition that he keep the peace and take part in a drug and alcohol treatment programme.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Ballinteer Drive
- Dundrum
- Belamine Estate
- Dublin
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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