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'Utter stupidity': criminal called to intimidate victim knowing gardai were present

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 15 June 2023, Stephen McMullen, aged 25, pleaded guilty to assault and intimidation of a witness after an incident on 19 August 2021 in Clondalkin. McMullen, who was on bail for three offences and had 92 prior convictions, attacked a man outside his home, kicking him and punching him on the head. The victim, who had previously bought "weed" from McMullen, was later called by McMullen while Gardaí were present, asking what the officers were doing and what the victim had told them. McMullen's DNA matched evidence from the scene. He expressed remorse and requested placement in a rehabilitation centre. The judge adjourned sentencing for one week. No victim impact statement was made. The case was the first violent offence for McMullen before the court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Utter stupidity': criminal called to intimidate victim knowing gardai were present. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• August 19, 2021 Incident
• 2023-06-15 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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