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Drunken attacker jailed for biting garda, repeatedly punching another
Summary
Nathan McCarthy, 25, of Lower Kimmage Road, was jailed for 18 months after a drunken assault on two men eating takeaway and a garda. On 1 November 2023, McCarthy entered Hillbillies Takeaway, shouted at the manager, punched the counter, stole the card machine, smashed a lampshade, and damaged the premises. He then attacked two men in a parked car, choking one, damaging the car, and kicking the other. He also punched a garda three times, bit another garda's forearm, and was observed foaming at the mouth. McCarthy pleaded guilty to six charges, including three assaults causing harm, one ordinary assault, one criminal damage, and one unauthorised taking of a car. The court imposed a three‑year sentence, with 18 months suspended on strict conditions, after considering his intoxication and personal circumstances.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drunken attacker jailed for biting garda, repeatedly punching another. Charges or matters: six charges, including three assaults causing harm, one ordinary assault, one criminal damage and one unauthorised taking of a car. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 1, 2023 Incident
- 2025-01-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: six charges, including three assaults causing harm, one ordinary assault, one criminal damage and one unauthorised taking of a car (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing sentence today, Judge Martin Nolan noted McCarthy was intoxicated on the night and had behaved in a "disgraceful way". Having considered McCarthy's personal circumstances and the mitigation, the judge imposed a three-year sentence, with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions to encourage rehabilitation.
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