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Teen given 'one chance' after he caused severe injuries to security guard

Summary

Leon Wilson, aged 19, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assault causing harm after he threw a plastic bottle at a supermarket security guard, resulting in severe injuries. The victim suffered a fractured orbital bone, nose, bruised cheekbone and eye, with potential loss of sight. Wilson, who was 16 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty and had no prior convictions. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a two‑year prison sentence suspended on strict conditions, including 12 months under Probation Service supervision. Wilson was identified via CCTV, and a search warrant was executed at his home. The case was delayed, causing Wilson to lose the benefit of the Children's Act. Wilson expressed remorse and submitted a letter of apology; a psychological report was also presented. The judge noted mitigating factors such as the guilty plea and lack of previous convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen given 'one chance' after he caused severe injuries to security guard. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Lidl, Moore Street on March 11, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 11, 2020 Incident
• August 18 Incident
• 2023-01-18 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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