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Brazilian man jailed for skateboard attack which left victim with fractured skull

Date
2025-11-20

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A Brazilian man has been jailed for two years after using his skateboard to strike a man outside a chipper in Dublin, causing him a fractured skull and a brain bleed. Aquila Batista (33), who has no fixed address and no previous convictions, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm on September 2, 2022. The incident occurred near Parnell Street, Dublin 1, when Batista attempted to engage in conversation with the victim's girlfriend inside the chipper. After she pushed him away, a verbal altercation ensued. Batista later returned on his skateboard and struck the victim on the head. The victim required reconstructive surgery and was left with a permanent facial scar. Batista remained at the scene and was also taken to the hospital for minor cuts. He claimed self-defence during his interview. The court heard that the victim has since moved out of Dublin and has physically recovered, though the attack affected his confidence and mental health. Judge Martin Nolan noted the attack appeared to be motivated by revenge or bad temper.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brazilian man jailed for skateboard attack which left victim with fractured skull. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at an area near Parnell Street, Dublin 1, on September 2, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 2, 2022 Incident
September 1 Incident
2025-11-20 Publication

Case subjects

Aquila Batista

Defendant

Charges: assault causing harm at an area near Parnell Street, Dublin 1, on September 2, 2022 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: He sentenced Batista to two years in prison, telling the defendant: "When you attack someone in a vicious way with a weapon, you have to endure a custodial term."