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Convicted robber gets 18 month sentence for unprovoked attack on two brothers
Summary
Michael Coleman, 34, a convicted robber, was sentenced to 18 months in custody for an unprovoked assault on two Louth brothers, Christopher and Joseph Lennon, on 26 June 2014. The attack occurred on Camden Street, Dublin, while Coleman was on bail for a prior robbery. He called Christopher a "culchie," punched him, and then joined in attacking Joseph, punching and kicking him while he was on the ground, causing Joseph to lose consciousness. The brothers had been drinking at Flannery's pub and were heading home when the incident happened. Joseph Lennon suffered a broken jaw on both sides, requiring metal plates and still cannot fully open his mouth; he also experiences flashbacks. Coleman had 25 prior convictions, including robbery and firearms offences. He pleaded guilty, and the judge noted his cooperation and attempts to address drug issues. The 18‑month sentence will commence after his current five‑year term ends.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted robber gets 18 month sentence for unprovoked attack on two brothers. Charges or matters: assaulting Christopher and Joseph Lennon, causing them harm, at Camden Street, Dublin on June 26, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 26, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-03 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assaulting Christopher and Joseph Lennon, causing them harm, at Camden Street, Dublin on June 26, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan imposed a 18 month custodial sentence which will begin when the jail term he is currently serving ends. He was jailed for five years last April for a robbery on a Lidl shop in Rathfarnham and was on bail for this when he assaulted the brothers.
Places mentioned
- Captains Road
- Crumlin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Camden Street
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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