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'Talented musician' who was bail when he punched boy (11) avoids jail
Summary
Bakuani Diasivi, 26, of Cardy Rock Crescent, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty to affray after punching an 11-year-old boy on a Dart while on bail. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Diasivi had 24 previous convictions but no previous convictions for violence. Judge Orla Crowe imposed an 18-month sentence suspended on strict conditions and directed a €1,000 payment to the boy's family.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Talented musician' who was bail when he punched boy (11) avoids jail. Charges or matters: affray on July 2, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2, 2024 Incident
- March 5 Incident
- 2026-02-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: affray on July 2, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A "talented musician" with a record contract who punched an 11-year-old boy on the Dart while on bail has been handed a fully suspended sentence. Having reviewed the facts of the case and Diasivi's personal circumstances, she said the court was going to give him "one final chance", imposing an 18-month sentence, suspended on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Lansdowne Road
- Cardy Rock Crescent
- Balbriggan
- Dublin
- Lansdowne Road
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