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Bouncer saving for wedding repeatedly stabbed during mob attack
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Brandon Brooks, 25, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for assault causing harm to nightclub bouncer Sean Owens at Buzz nightclub on 9 November 2019. Owens, who was working to save for a wedding, was repeatedly punched and stabbed by an attacker other than Brooks during a mob attack that included Brooks. Owens now suffers from PTSD, insomnia, flashbacks and nightmares. Judge Orla Crowe noted the seriousness of Owens' injuries and the harrowing victim impact statement. Brooks, who had 49 prior convictions and was on bail at the time, pleaded guilty early and was described as an enhanced prisoner. The judge suspended the final six months of the sentence, imposed a 12‑month probation supervision period, and allowed the remaining term to be served in custody. The court considered letters from Brooks' mother and other family members as mitigating factors.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bouncer saving for wedding repeatedly stabbed during mob attack. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr Sean Owens at Buzz nightclub, Red Cow Moran Hotel on November 9, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 9, 2019 Incident
- 2023-10-20 Publication
Why: Judge Crowe sentenced Brooks to three years in prison but suspended the final six months in order to give him some "hope for the future" and incentivise him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assault causing harm to Mr Sean Owens at Buzz nightclub, Red Cow Moran Hotel on November 9, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe sentenced Brooks to three years in prison but suspended the final six months in order to give him some "hope for the future" and incentivise him.
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