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Teen who carried out racist attack on law student, blinding him in one eye, is jailed for two years
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 17 April 2015, 19‑year‑old Aaron Shattock pleaded guilty to assault causing harm for a racist attack that left law student Yasser Saud blind in one eye. The assault took place on 21 August 2013 at exit 11 of the M50 in Tallaght, where Shattock and a companion confronted Saud and his cousin Hudi, who were with a female friend. A gang of up to 12 men joined, and Shattock swung a large stick, striking Saud's right eye and causing optic nerve damage. Hudi suffered a broken jaw and was left knocked out. Shattock admitted throwing the stick but denied intent to blind Saud. Judge Martin Nolan, noting Shattock's remorse, clean record and lack of intent, imposed a three‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions, effectively sentencing him to two years' imprisonment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who carried out racist attack on law student, blinding him in one eye, is jailed for two years. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on August 21, 2013 at exit 11 of the M50 in Tallaght. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 21, 2013 Incident
- 2015-04-17 Publication
Why: He apologised on behalf of the court for what happened to the victim because of Shattock's "singular lack of judgement" and added that "most people in this room who have children would feel sorry for both parents. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm on August 21, 2013 at exit 11 of the M50 in Tallaght (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He apologised on behalf of the court for what happened to the victim because of Shattock's "singular lack of judgement" and added that "most people in this room who have children would feel sorry for both parents." The judge imposed a three and half year sentence with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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