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Man avoids jail for 'one-off' assault on security guard

Summary

Michal Gaszeich, 27, of Tallaght, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and theft at a Dunnes Stores shop in Citywest on 8 November 2020. He head‑butted security guard Sean Murphy, who was trying to stop him from stealing hot food and alcohol. The guard was injured, receiving three stitches above his left eye and a permanent scar. Gaszeich was arrested after a customer intervened and gardaí arrived. He had no prior convictions. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced him to 12 months imprisonment, fully suspended on strict conditions, including payment of compensation to the victim. The case was originally directed for summary disposal in the District Court, but the judge sent it to the Circuit Court. Gaszeich has since stopped drinking and has been in Ireland for a decade, working continuously since arrival.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for 'one-off' assault on security guard. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and theft at Dunnes Stores, Citywest, Tallaght, on November 8, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 8, 2020 Incident
• 2022-01-28 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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