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Unprovoked city attack saw victim beaten with champagne bottle, leaving him in coma
Summary
Daniel Hutchinson was convicted of assault causing harm after attacking a stranger with a champagne bottle, leaving him in a coma for four days. The incident occurred on North Earl Street in Dublin City Centre, where Hutchinson struck the victim 12 times on the head and face. The attack was captured on CCTV, and Hutchinson was arrested 30 minutes later. The victim suffered multiple fractures, a brain bleed, and required surgery. A victim impact statement highlighted the ongoing effects of the attack, including anxiety, panic attacks, and an inability to work in crowded places. Hutchinson, who had 10 previous convictions, claimed he was intoxicated and could not remember the incident. His defense highlighted that his son had died three days before the attack, leading him to go on a bender. The court adjourned the case until July 24 to allow for further reports to be submitted. Daniel Hutchinson pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Unprovoked city attack saw victim beaten with champagne bottle, leaving him in coma. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm on North Earl Street on August 3 of last year. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 3 Incident
- July 24 Adjournment
- 2026-04-30 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of assault causing harm on North Earl Street on August 3 of last year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He asked the court to take into account that his client entered a guilty plea at the earliest opportunity and adjourn this case for finalisation until all reports were available.
Places mentioned
- Dublin City
- North Earl Street
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Beaumont Hospital
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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