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College student avoids jail for unprovoked assault on girl in nightclub
Summary
Andrew Moore, a 19-year-old college student from Charlemont, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm in Alchemy nightclub, Temple Bar, on March 28, 2014. Judge Martin Nolan suspended a two-year prison sentence, imposing a condition that Moore collects €3,000 to be offered to the victim as a token of remorse. The judge ordered this payment to be made to the gardaí within 18 months, noting that if the victim declines the funds, the court will determine their disposition. The judge described the unprovoked attack as a "cowardly act" and suggested it stemmed from a "spasm of misguided jealousy," while acknowledging Moore's guilty plea and lack of previous convictions. Garda Sergeant Mark Looby testified that the victim, a juvenile, suffered slight scarring at her eye and has become more cautious when going out. Moore had consumed five pints of lager and ten Jager bomb cocktails before swinging at the victim from behind, knocking her to the floor. Defending counsel Karl Monaghan BL characterized the incident as extreme over-indulgence in alcohol, noting Moore has no anger management issues. The matter was finalized with the imposition of the suspended sentence and financial condition.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: College student avoids jail for unprovoked assault on girl in nightclub. Charges or matters: assault causing harm in Alchemy night club, Temple Bar, Dublin on March 28, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 28, 2014 Incident
- 2015-02-04 Publication
Why: The victim, who cannot be identified because she is a juvenile, was known to Moore through other friends. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm in Alchemy night club, Temple Bar, Dublin on March 28, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan suspended a two year prison sentence on condition that Moore collects €3,000 to be offered to the victim as a token of his remorse.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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