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Motorist who carried out 'dreadful' road rage attack on cyclist (64) has jail term overturned, ban lifted
Summary
A motorist who committed a 'spontaneous and dreadful' road rage attack on a 64-year-old cyclist had his jail term replaced with a fully suspended sentence and his driving ban lifted on appeal. Glen Corcoran (30) was ordered to pay €15,000 to the victim's family, who had since passed away due to an unrelated illness. The judge noted that prisons are 'bursting at the seams' and questioned whether jail would serve any purpose. Corcoran had been given a ten-month custodial sentence, a five-year driving ban, and ordered to pay €10,000 in compensation. His appeal was based on the argument that the incident was a verbal dispute that got heated and was out of character for him. The judge decided to suspend the sentence for two years on the condition that Corcoran keeps the peace and pays the compensation. The driving ban was lifted, and Corcoran was told to ensure it never happens again. The unnamed 64-year-old pleaded guilty and was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Motorist who carried out 'dreadful' road rage attack on cyclist (64) has jail term overturned, ban lifted. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- December 1, 2022 Incident
- 2026-04-28 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A motorist who carried out a "spontaneous and dreadful" road rage attack on a 64-year-old cyclist has had his jail term replaced with a fully suspended sentence and his driving ban lifted on appeal. He was given a custodial sentence of ten months with one month suspended, a five-year driving ban and was ordered to pay €10,000 in compensation to the injured party.
Places mentioned
- Keeper Road
- Drimnagh Road
- District Court Appeals Court
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