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Suspended sentence for man (22) who attacked pensioner (76) on street

Summary

Nathan Kirby, 22, of Grand Canal House, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, was given a fully suspended two‑year sentence and ordered to pay €7,500 to a 76‑year‑old pensioner who was injured on Lower Rathmines Road on 6 January 2022. Kirby pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after an argument over change in a Holland and Barrett shop where he worked. He punched and kicked the pensioner, fracturing his jaw, breaking his dentures and knocking out a front tooth. The court noted Kirby's guilty plea, good work history and lack of prior convictions as mitigating factors. Judge Martin Nolan said Kirby had lost his temper but was unlikely to reoffend, and ordered him to maintain good behaviour for the suspended period. Kirby admitted the assault, expressed remorse, and is currently employed by Hertz Car Hire, planning to open a café in the future.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man (22) who attacked pensioner (76) on street. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on Lower Rathmines Road on January 6, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 6, 2022 Incident
• 2024-01-24 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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