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Man admits producing 'homemade shank' during city centre attack
Summary
A 32‑year‑old man, Graham McGuinness, admitted in a brief hearing that he produced a "homemade shank" and caused serious harm to Martin Reilly during an attack in Dublin City Centre on 11 June 2020. He pleaded guilty to the charge of causing serious harm, and the plea was accepted by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Justice Karen O'Connor adjourned the case to 19 July to hear evidence before sentencing. The judge ordered a prison governor's report, an education report and a urinalysis. Mr Reilly was invited to give a victim impact statement before sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits producing 'homemade shank' during city centre attack. Charges or matters: the charge of causing serious harm. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 11, 2020 Other
- July 19 Adjournment
- 2024-06-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the charge of causing serious harm (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice O'Connor adjourned the matter to July 19 to hear evidence before imposing sentence.; Ms Justice O'Connor adjourned the matter to July 19 to hear evidence before imposing sentence.
Places mentioned
- Blackcastle Avenue
- Navan
Topics
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