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Jail for man who repeatedly stamped on homeless man's head

Summary

Keith Devine, 26, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for assault causing harm after he repeatedly stamped on the head of an unconscious homeless man and knocked out the victim's false teeth. The incident occurred in a laneway at Glovers Alley, Dublin 2, on 4 June 2020. Devine punched the victim eight times, stamped on his head five times, and then went through his pockets, though he did not steal anything. The victim was taken to hospital for a head wound and later discharged. Devine pleaded guilty and had 28 prior convictions, including drug possession and public order offences. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a four‑year sentence, suspended the final 12 months on strict conditions, and back‑dated it to June 2020. The sentence requires Devine to comply with Probation Service directions for 12 months after release. The case was prosecuted by Katherine McGillicuddy BL and defended by Keith Spencer BL.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who repeatedly stamped on homeless man's head. Charges or matters: assault causing harm in a laneway at Glovers Alley, Dublin 2, on June 4, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 4, 2020 Incident
• June 2020 Incident
• 2021-05-05 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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