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Dublin man pleads guilty to serious assault
Summary
Jonathan Donovan, 30, pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to Paul Doyle on 6 April 2014 at Kelly's Row, Dorset Street. He admitted the assault after a jury had been sworn in for his trial. Donovan was remanded in custody until his sentencing date on 25 April. The prosecution, led by Fiona McGowan BL, argued that Doyle suffered serious head injuries and that the State must prove Donovan's actions were without lawful excuse. A Dublin Fire Brigade witness testified that Doyle was taken to Mater Hospital for treatment in the emergency department.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man pleads guilty to serious assault. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm to Paul Doyle at Kelly's Row, Dorset Street, on April 6, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 6, 2014 Adjournment
- April 25th Adjournment
- April 6 Other
- 2016-02-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing serious harm to Paul Doyle at Kelly's Row, Dorset Street, on April 6, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge John Aylmer thanked the jury for their service and remanded Donovan in custody until his sentence date on April 25th next, when full facts will be heard in the case.; Judge John Aylmer thanked the jury for their service and remanded Donovan in custody until his sentence date on April 25th next, when full facts will be heard in the case.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dorset Street
- O'Devaney Gardens
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mater hospital
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