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Man avoids jail for kicking boy (13) in face during row over football pitch

Summary

Oleg Mihalas, 28, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after a verbal row over a football pitch at UCD. He tackled a 13‑year‑old boy to the ground and kicked him in the face, causing bleeding, a swollen lip, a graze to the arm and bruising to the leg. The boy fully recovered. Mihalas was sentenced by Judge Orla Crowe to an 18‑month prison term, fully suspended for three years on strict conditions. He was described as remorseful, had no prior violent history, and had cooperated with Gardaí. He brought €2,500 to court as a token of remorse, covered the boy's GP costs and clothing, and handed a letter of apology. The court noted the seriousness of the charge and the victim's trauma. The sentence was imposed with full suspension and strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for kicking boy (13) in face during row over football pitch. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm on April 21, 2021 at the University College Dublin campus. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 21, 2021 Incident
• August 5, 2021 Incident
• 2023-01-12 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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