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Teen offender stabbed 18-year-old in back after e-scooter chase
Summary
A 17‑year‑old juvenile was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for assault causing serious harm and production of a knife after a chase on e‑scooters on the River Liffey boardwalk. The victim, an 18‑year‑old, was travelling on an e‑scooter when the defendant's co‑accused followed and kicked him off. The victim fell, was punched, and then stabbed twice in the back by the defendant, who used a large knife described as "dirty." The victim suffered a deflated lung, was hospitalized for four days, and has since fully recovered. The court heard CCTV footage, the defendant's guilty plea, and the defendant's 20 prior convictions. The judge noted the seriousness of the wounds and the defendant's propensity for violence, and imposed a 12‑month suspended portion of the sentence on strict conditions, including probation engagement for a year. The remaining term will be served in prison when the defendant turns 18.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen offender stabbed 18-year-old in back after e-scooter chase. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm and production of a knife at Liffey Street, Dublin on May 19, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 19, 2024 Incident
- May 30, 2024 Incident
- July 2024 Incident
- 2025-11-10 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: assault causing serious harm and production of a knife at Liffey Street, Dublin on May 19, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Mulrean said the co-accused was previously sentenced to two years with the final six months suspended. Judge Nolan sentenced the teenager to four and a half years – part of which will be served in prison when he turns 18 years old.
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