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Asylum seeker jailed for stamping on man during O'Connell St melee
Summary
An asylum seeker, Omar Haddouche, aged 25, was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment for violent disorder after he joined others in stamping on a stranger's head during a melee on Dublin's O'Connell Street. The incident began when a group of men, including Haddouche, collided with another group outside the Savoy Cinema. A fight erupted, involving punches, kicks and the use of a belt wrapped around a fist. Haddouche and an accomplice stamped on the victim's head while he was on the ground, causing severe injury that left him with 75 % loss of sight in one eye. The incident lasted about 60 seconds and was captured on CCTV. Haddouche pleaded guilty, admitted his behaviour was unacceptable, and the judge described the violence as "inherently serious." The court imposed a custodial sentence, with no mention of a suspended portion.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Asylum seeker jailed for stamping on man during O'Connell St melee. Charges or matters: violent disorder on February 6, 2023 on O'Connell Street Upper; affray and received a suspended sentence. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 6, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-06-23 Publication
Why: She explained that her client was from Algeria, had moved to Ireland shortly before the incident and was living in Citywest at the time. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: violent disorder on February 6, 2023 on O'Connell Street Upper; affray and received a suspended sentence (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Charges: violent disorder on February 6, 2023 on O'Connell Street Upper; affray and received a suspended sentence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She said that the "considerable violence" warranted a custodial sentence and imprisoned Haddouche for two and a half years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin's O'Connell Street
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin's O'Connell Street
- O'Connell Street
- of Store Street Garda Station
- Store Street
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