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Increased sentence for Limerick man who went on "rampage" and slashed man's face in unprovoked attack
Summary
Anthony 'Tony' Kelly, aged 24, was found guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court of assault causing serious harm, robbery and theft. He had attacked a 22‑year‑old man, slashing his face without provocation, and robbed two other men. The original sentence was four years' imprisonment, with the final two years suspended. The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed, arguing the sentence was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal, hearing the case on the basis that Kelly had "gone on a rampage" and chosen victims at random, imposed a new sentence of six years' imprisonment, again suspending the final two years. Kelly was required to post a €100 bond to keep the peace and maintain good behaviour during custody and the suspended period. The court noted the victim would bear a permanent scar for life. The appeal was upheld, and the sentence increased to six years with two years suspended.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Increased sentence for Limerick man who went on "rampage" and slashed man's face in unprovoked attack. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm at Catherine Street Limerick on May 13, 2011 as well as robbery and theft in separate incidents. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 13, 2011 Incident
- February 10 2012 Incident
- May 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 14 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-04 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: assault causing serious harm at Catherine Street Limerick on May 13, 2011 as well as robbery and theft in separate incidents (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to four years imprisonment with the final two suspended by Mr Justice Carroll Moran on February 10 2012. The Director of Public Prosecutions successfully sought a review of Kelly's sentence on grounds that it was "unduly lenient" and the Court of Appeal imposed a new sentence on him of six years imprisonment with the final two suspended.
Places mentioned
- Keyes Park
- Limerick
- Limerick
- Limerick Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- Catherine Street
- Limerick
Topics
Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime
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