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Violent offender put Irish Rail inspector in headlock and threatened to have him killed
Summary
A man has been jailed for two years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following an assault on an Irish Rail inspector aboard a Dublin to Sligo train at Connolly Station. Gerry Nevin (32), of Mostrim Road, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on 21 September 2024. The incident occurred after the inspector requested Nevin remove alcohol from the train. Evidence presented to the court showed Nevin engaged in a verbal dispute with the inspector, then assaulted him by pushing him against a door, punching him repeatedly and placing him in a headlock. The inspector sustained a fractured lip, facial cuts and broken glasses, and required hospital treatment. In a victim impact statement, the injured party described ongoing psychological effects and anxiety about returning to work. Judge Martina Baxter imposed a headline sentence of three and a half years, reducing it to two and a half years to reflect mitigating factors including Nevin's early guilty plea. The final six months were suspended on condition he comply with probation supervision and undertake offence-related courses.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Violent offender put Irish Rail inspector in headlock and threatened to have him killed. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on September 21, 2024 at Connolly Station. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 21, 2024 Incident
- 2026-02-06 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing harm on September 21, 2024 at Connolly Station (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Gerry Nevin (32) was today jailed for two years for the assault on board a Dublin to Sligo train at Connolly Station. She suspended the final six months of the sentence on a number of conditions, including that Nevin remain under the supervision of The Probation Service for six months upon his release and undertake offence-related courses.
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