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Angolan man grabbed woman walking alone at night in Dublin telling her "you drank too much bitch", court hears

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 32‑year‑old Chico Makamda pleaded guilty to false imprisonment of Melita Cahill on 7 August 2013. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Blessington Street when Makamda, a Limerick resident originally from Angola, grabbed Cahill's right wrist and attempted to drag her into a laneway while shouting "you drank too much bitch." Cahill resisted, punching and kicking him, and managed to escape after about a minute and a half of restraint. A passer‑by heard her screams and helped her. Cahill's victim impact statement described lasting anxiety and panic attacks, noting she could not walk alone at night. The judge adjourned sentencing to the following month, with the case pending further proceedings.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Angolan man grabbed woman walking alone at night in Dublin telling her "you drank too much bitch", court hears. Charges or matters: false imprisonment of Ms Cahill on August 7, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 7, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-03-24 Publication

Why: However, Gda Ferguson said this was so because Ms Cahill was able to fight him off. CNI source report

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