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Jail over 'extremely violent', daytime incident in city centre
Summary
In a Dublin city‑centre incident on 11 July 2020, 41‑year‑old Alan Brennan punched a woman in the face, causing her to fall. The woman's partner then attacked Brennan, stabbing him 11 times with a broken glass bottle, stamping and kicking him while he lay unconscious. Brennan, who was on crutches and had a history of drug addiction and homelessness, pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder. CCTV footage showed the parties and other witnesses near Wellington Quay. Brennan was taken to hospital for lacerations. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced him to 22 months' imprisonment, suspending the final 10 months on conditions. The woman remains before the courts for her alleged role in the attack.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail over 'extremely violent', daytime incident in city centre. Charges or matters: one count of violent disorder for his role in the incident. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 11, 2020 Incident
- 2021-04-30 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of violent disorder for his role in the incident (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She handed down a sentence of 22 months but suspended the final 10 months on a number of conditions. After the sentence was handed down, Brennan asked: "How can I be convicted?" He eventually agreed to enter the bond.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- New Street Gardens
- Clanbrassil Street
- Dublin
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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