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Instigator of violent disorder is jailed
Summary
A 48-year-old man has been jailed for two and a half years for instigating a violent attack on two men in Balbriggan. Kevin Cox pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder that occurred on March 31, 2024. During the incident, Cox pushed and struck one of the victims multiple times, and the second victim was punched and kicked. Both victims sustained serious injuries, with one suffering from ongoing headaches and impaired vision, and the other suffering from a knee dislocation and fractures. Cox has 16 previous convictions, most of which are from the District Court. His defence argued that most of his previous convictions were historic and that he had not come to garda attention since the incident. He expressed remorse and offered €4,000 as a token of apology. Judge Elma Sheahan noted the CCTV footage showing Cox's aggressive actions and set a headline sentence of six years, which she reduced to four years. She suspended the final 18 months for 18 months under strict conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Instigator of violent disorder is jailed. Charges or matters: a single count of violent disorder which took place on Drogheda Street in the town on Dublin on March 31, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 31, 2024 Incident
- 2026-06-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: a single count of violent disorder which took place on Drogheda Street in the town on Dublin on March 31, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Elma Sheahan said the CCTV clearly demonstrates the aggressive violence carried out by Cox. "It is clear he is the instigator on the night," she said. Judge Sheahan sentenced Cox to four years in prison, noting that having viewed the CCTV footage, the custodial threshold had been crossed.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Drogheda Street
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