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Pair of repeat offenders jailed for 'cowardly, nasty and violent' attack on US tourists

Date
2024-02-26
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Temple Bar
County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, two repeat offenders, Cian Cleary (23) and Patrick McCarthy (28), were sentenced for a "cowardly, nasty and violent" assault on twin American tourists aged 20. The incident occurred on July 19 when the men were walking home through Temple Bar. Cleary, who had 61 prior convictions, and McCarthy, with 18 prior convictions, attacked the tourists, punching, kicking, and robbing one of them. CCTV footage showed the attackers separating the brothers, assaulting them, and stealing a wallet and mobile phone. Cleary received a three‑year, three‑month sentence with nine months suspended; McCarthy received a two‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with twelve months suspended. Both were warned that the suspended portions could be enforced if they reoffend during probation. The court noted the assault's severity and the victims' injuries, including a brain scan for one and a sore, shaken condition for the other. Cian Cleary pleaded guilty. Patrick McCarthy pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pair of repeat offenders jailed for 'cowardly, nasty and violent' attack on US tourists. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and robbery of one of the men, while Patrick McCarthy (28) of Kilfenora Road, Crumlin, Dublin pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm to both men at Temple Bar, Dublin; two counts of assault causing harm to both men at Temple Bar, Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Cian Cleary

Defendant

Charges: assault causing harm and robbery of one of the men, while Patrick McCarthy (28) of Kilfenora Road, Crumlin, Dublin pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm to both men at Temple Bar, Dublin (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Judge Duffy sentenced Cleary to three years and three months' imprisonment with the final nine months suspended. She warned both men that she would not hesitate to impose the suspended portion of the sentence on them should they come back before the court during the probation period.

Patrick McCarthy

Defendant

Charges: two counts of assault causing harm to both men at Temple Bar, Dublin (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: She sentenced McCarthy to two and a half years with the final 12 months suspended. She warned both men that she would not hesitate to impose the suspended portion of the sentence on them should they come back before the court during the probation period.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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