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Man (28) attacked teenage boy with a baseball bat
Summary
Anthony Byrne, 28, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a 16‑year‑old boy on 4 January 2022 at Camden Lock, Ringsend, Dublin 4. He struck the boy with a baseball bat, hitting him on the left side of his face, head, legs and left middle finger, causing a swollen lip, fractured finger and bruising. The boy was treated at St Vincent's Hospital and required finger surgery. Byrne was identified by CCTV, arrested and admitted the assault. He claimed he feared a trespasser and wanted to protect his family, but the footage showed no intruder. Byrne has three prior convictions, including two minor drug offences. The court, led by Judge Orla Crowe, deemed the act "very serious" and adjourned the case to 6 June for a probation report and risk assessment. The boy expressed fear and worry about a repeat incident. Byrne offered an apology and requested a suspended sentence. The court will consider these factors before sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (28) attacked teenage boy with a baseball bat. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to a then 16-year-old boy on January 4, 2022, at Camden Lock, Ringsend, Dublin 4. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 4, 2022 Incident
- June 6 Adjournment
- 2023-02-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to a then 16-year-old boy on January 4, 2022, at Camden Lock, Ringsend, Dublin 4 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His client would be willing to work with the Probation Service and he asked the court to consider a suspended sentence.; She adjourned the case until June 6 for the preparation of a probation report, including a risk assessment.
Places mentioned
- Pine Road
- Dublin
- At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- St Vincent's Hospital
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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