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Jail for violent attacker who punched Luas security and claimed he was in gang
Summary
James Fagan, 28, was jailed for assault causing harm and three counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm after punching a security guard at Red Cow LUAS Stop on 28 July 2019. He had previously been convicted of assault causing harm and was serving a five‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. Judge Melanie Greally added a consecutive two‑year term, suspended the final 12 months of that term, and imposed strict conditions including engagement with the Probation Service for 12 months upon release. Fagan, who claimed to be part of a well‑known crime group, threatened to kill the guard and others, and was described as intoxicated and having taken ecstasy and cocaine before the incident. The court heard that he had violent tendencies for a significant period and that he was a father of three children. The judge increased his time in prison by a year. James Fagan pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for violent attacker who punched Luas security and claimed he was in gang. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and three counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm at Red Cow LUAS Stop, Clondalkin, on July 28, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 28, 2019 Incident
- 2021-05-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assault causing harm and three counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm at Red Cow LUAS Stop, Clondalkin, on July 28, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He has a prior conviction for assault causing harm for which he is currently serving a five-and-a-half year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. Today Judge Melanie Greally increased Fagan's time in prison by a year after imposing a consecutive term of two years in prison to the sentence he is currently serving.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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