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Youth worker was assaulted by man he was trying to help detox, court hears
Summary
Paul Grace, 36, of Beaumont Park, Artane, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting retired youth worker Patrick Malone on 29 March 2013 at Killarney Street, Dublin 1. Grace had previously struggled with drug addiction, had been homeless, and had completed a certificate in drug counselling while studying psychotherapy. He had 22 prior convictions for non‑violent offences such as theft and criminal damage. Malone, a professional who had helped people rehabilitate from drug addiction, had once given Grace money for hostels and had arranged for him to detox in Malone's apartment. During a stay Grace attempted to buy drugs, was told the detox would not work, left, returned in an incoherent state, and later pushed a knife at Malone, who sustained injuries to his arm and hand and required surgery. Malone's victim impact statement requested that no custodial sentence be imposed. The case was adjourned for sentencing on 19 February next year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Youth worker was assaulted by man he was trying to help detox, court hears. Charges or matters: assaulting Patrick Malone causing him harm at Killarney Street, Dublin 1 on March 29, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 29, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 19 Adjournment
- 2015-12-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Patrick Malone causing him harm at Killarney Street, Dublin 1 on March 29, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: In his victim impact statement he asked the court not to impose a custodial sentence on Grace.; Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned the case for sentencing on February 19, next.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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