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Suspended sentence for woman who assaulted man with umbrella
Summary
Nina Lee, 19, from Hardwick Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after attacking a man with an umbrella on Lord Edward Street on 2 August 2013. Lee, who was heavily intoxicated, could not recall the incident and was shocked to see herself on CCTV. She admitted the attack was "cowardly and violent." The victim, walking home after a night out, was struck by Lee and later treated at St James Hospital. The court described the assault as unprovoked and nasty. Judge Martin Nolan imposed an 18‑month suspended sentence, citing Lee's first offence and remorse, and declined to order a fine, noting her care for a sick grandmother. The case remains a single‑charge conviction with a suspended custodial term.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for woman who assaulted man with umbrella. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on Lord Edward Street on August 2, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2, 2013 Incident
- 2015-02-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm on Lord Edward Street on August 2, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Nina Lee (19) Photo: Collins) By Aaron Rogan A woman who assaulted a man with an umbrella while drunk on a "frightening mixture" of alcohol has been given an 18 month suspended sentence. Judge Martin Nolan said it was an "unprovoked and rather nasty assault." He suspended the sentence due to it being a first offence and the remorse shown.
Places mentioned
- Hardwick Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Lord Edward Street
- St James Hospital
Topics
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