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Man (23) took part in gang attack where victim had ear nearly severed, told he would die
Summary
Owen Healy, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of endangerment regarding an incident at Whitefriar Gardens, Dublin 8, on August 1, 2018. The defendant, who has 41 previous convictions, was 18 at the time of the alleged assault. Prosecuting counsel Sinead McMullan BL stated that another man was previously jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in the attack, while the main instigator is set to be sentenced later this year. The court heard that the victim was held in his home for six hours, stabbed multiple times, and had his right ear nearly severed. Detective Garda Sarah Keogh detailed how the victim was attacked after asking a group of men to leave his home. Healy was seen covered in blood at a homeless hostel shortly after the incident. Defending counsel Michael Bowman SC noted his client was 18 and requested an adjournment to allow for the finalisation of a Probation services report. Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the matter to July 21, when a plea of mitigation will be heard. The case was not concluded at this stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (23) took part in gang attack where victim had ear nearly severed, told he would die. Charges or matters: one count of endangerment in relation to his role in the incident at Whitefriar Gardens, Dublin 8, on August 1, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 1, 2018 Incident
- July 21 Adjournment
- 2023-06-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of endangerment in relation to his role in the incident at Whitefriar Gardens, Dublin 8, on August 1, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Sinead McMullan BL, prosecuting, told the court that another man was previously jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in the attack, while another man – the main instigator – is set to be sentenced later this year.; He asked that the case be adjourned to allow for the finalisation of a Probation services report.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dromheath Drive
- Dublin
- Whitefriar Gardens
- Dublin
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