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Dublin teen jailed for "savage attack" on Italian man
Summary
In a Dublin court, 19‑year‑old Christopher Roberts was sentenced to three and a half years' detention for his part in a savage assault on Italian national Francesco Brescia. Roberts admitted to kicking Brescia five times in the face after Brescia claimed he had stepped in to defend a brother. Brescia was knocked to the ground, suffered a dislocated and broken shoulder, eye damage and bleeding, and was treated in hospital. The judge, Martin Nolan, described the attack as vicious, noted Brescia's ongoing pain and loss of work, and suspended the final 18 months of Roberts' sentence on strict conditions. Roberts had no prior convictions at the time of sentencing, though he had since faced other charges. The court heard Brescia's victim impact report detailing financial loss, medical treatment and psychological effects. The judge acknowledged Roberts' remorse and dysfunctional background. The case remains at the sentencing stage. Christopher Roberts pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin teen jailed for "savage attack" on Italian man. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on O'Connell Street in November 24, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 24, 2012 Incident
- 2015-05-14 Publication
Why: Gda Murphy agreed with John Fitzgerald BL, defending, that Roberts had little parental supervision as a child because there was history of drug abuse and criminality within his family. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm on O'Connell Street in November 24, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Roberts to three and half years detention but suspended the final 18 months on strict conditions.
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