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No jail for 'cowardly and vicious' unprovoked attacked on Brazilian men

Summary

Daniel Corry, aged 29, was one of several men who attacked two Brazilian men in a late‑night incident in Dublin City centre. The attack was described by the judge as "cowardly and vicious" and was unprovoked. CCTV footage showed Corry punching one victim and another individual head‑butting the other. Corry pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Mary's Abbey on 17 February 2017. He has a history of drug addiction and homelessness. The court noted that one victim left Ireland the same year, partly due to the attack. Corry was sentenced to four years' imprisonment, but the sentence was fully suspended on strict conditions for four years, requiring him to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: No jail for 'cowardly and vicious' unprovoked attacked on Brazilian men. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Mary's Abbey, Dublin City centre, on February 17, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 17, 2017 Incident
• 2021-10-29 Publication

Why: The court heard that one of the victims left Ireland the same year as the attack and that while the man did not leave specifically because of the attack, it did factor into the decision. Court evidence reported by CNI

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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report