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Man serving life sentence for murder gets 2.5 year sentence for assaulting hostel roommate

Summary

Ciaran Moran, 29, who is serving a life sentence for murder, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for assaulting Philip Massey at Bentley House hostel in Dun Laoghaire on 7 June 2013. Moran admitted kicking, punching and stabbing Massey in the abdomen after Massey said something "unpleasant" to him. The assault caused a wound that required stitches and Massey was discharged from hospital the next day. Moran, who has 24 prior convictions including manslaughter and murder, was intoxicated that night and made full admissions, which the judge considered when imposing the sentence. Ciaran Moran pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man serving life sentence for murder gets 2.5 year sentence for assaulting hostel roommate. Charges or matters: assaulting Mr Massey causing him harm at Bentley House, Dun Laoghaire on June 7, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 7, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-06-29 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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