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Man jailed for attacking Christmas shopper who told his girlfriend not to litter
Summary
Neil Curran, 32, of Baldoyle, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for the assault causing harm to Peter Lynch. The incident occurred on December 17, 2013, at Airside Retail Park in Swords. Mr. Lynch, who was Christmas shopping with his family, confronted a woman for littering. Curran, identified as the woman's boyfriend, allegedly struck Mr. Lynch from behind on the head, causing disorientation. The court heard that Curran continued to hit the victim until his nose bled, then kicked him before fleeing the scene. Mr. Lynch sustained severe head injuries, including a soft tissue injury to one eye, cheek swelling, and a chipped tooth. Curran pleaded guilty to the charge. Judge Martin Nolan handed down a sentence of three and a half years, with the final 22 months suspended on strict conditions. The judge noted Curran's early guilty plea and cooperation with gardaí but described the act as a "cowardly assault." Curran had previously apologized to the victim and offered a €3,000 bond as a token of remorse. The matter was finalized with this custodial sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for attacking Christmas shopper who told his girlfriend not to litter. Charges or matters: the assault causing harm to Peter Lynch on December 17, 2013 at Airside Retail Park, Swords, Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 17, 2013 Incident
- December 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Incident
- 2015-02-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the assault causing harm to Peter Lynch on December 17, 2013 at Airside Retail Park, Swords, Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan handed down a sentence of three and a half years, with the final 22 months suspended on strict conditions.
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