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Attacker who broke man's jaw identified from nightclub publicity photos

Summary

In a 2014 incident at Show Nightclub in Tallaght, Alan Gilsenan, aged 26, struck Adam Morris, breaking his jaw and causing a week of hospital treatment and surgery with permanent metal plates. Gilsenan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The prosecution noted that Morris had arrived at the club at 12 am, was speaking with friends, and was struck by Gilsenan, who was later identified through publicity photographs of nightclub visitors. Gilsenan, who has a few prior minor traffic convictions, was undergoing anger‑management therapy and had written a remorse letter to Morris. Judge Martin Nolan, considering Gilsenan's guilty plea, cooperation with Gardaí and good record, suspended a three‑year jail term. He ordered Gilsenan to pay €7,500 to Morris and to post a €100 bond to keep the peace for three years, with the payment due within 18 months.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Attacker who broke man's jaw identified from nightclub publicity photos. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm to Mr Morris on July 20 2014 at Show Nightclub, Belgard Road, Tallaght. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• July 20 2014 Incident
• 2015-12-03 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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