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Successful businessman jailed for attack on salesman

Summary

Gezim Idrizi, 37, of Lutterstown Heights, Castleknock, was found guilty by a jury of one count of assault causing harm after punching a salesman in the face during a prolonged "serious assault" on 1 February 2016 at GZ Security, Rosemount. He was acquitted of a false imprisonment charge. Idrizi had two prior road traffic convictions. Judge Patricia Ryan, citing the injuries sustained, the effect on the victim, and the prolonged nature of the assault, imposed a custodial sentence of three years and nine months, with the final six months suspended for two years. The judge considered his cooperation, lack of relevant prior convictions, and the hardship to his family as mitigating factors. The victim suffered facial fractures, a lip laceration, bruising, and incurred €200 in medical bills and €4,000 in lost wages. Idrizi denied wrongdoing and offered compensation. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Successful businessman jailed for attack on salesman. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted

When:

• February 1, 2016 Incident
• 2023-02-17 Publication

Why: He also said he "felt useless and embarrassed because he was beaten up". CNI source report

Case subjects

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report