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Suspended sentence for then-teen who stabbed another in aftermath of Azzam Raguragui killing

Date
2024-03-05

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Churchtown

County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 16‑year‑old named Calistus Omoikhudu received a fully suspended three‑year prison sentence for assault causing harm and possession of a knife after stabbing a rival group member in the thigh with a kitchen knife on Nutgrove Avenue, Churchtown, on 10 May 2019. The victim suffered a 15‑cm laceration and required surgery. Omoikhudu, who had no prior convictions, admitted the offence, expressed regret and presented an apology letter. The court noted his age, lack of parental oversight at the time, and his subsequent maturation and good behaviour after returning to Ireland from Nigeria in 2022. Judge Martin Nolan imposed the suspended sentence on strict conditions and directed Omoikhudu to be supervised by Probation Services for 15 months. The sentence was based on the Children's Act and the court's assessment that he was unlikely to re‑offend. Calistus Omoikhudu pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for then-teen who stabbed another in aftermath of Azzam Raguragui killing. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and possession of a knife at Nutgrove Avenue, Churchtown, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
May 10, 2019 Incident
2024-03-05 Publication

Case subjects

Calistus Omoikhudu

Defendant

Charges: assault causing harm and possession of a knife at Nutgrove Avenue, Churchtown, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Photo: Collins) A teenager who stabbed another in the aftermath of the fatal knife attack on Azzam Raguragui five years ago has been handed a fully suspended prison sentence. He imposed a three-year sentence suspended in full on strict conditions.