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Brothers attacked man in toilet cubicle after Tyson Fury match 'banter'
Summary
Larry Connors (32) and Michael Connors (34), both of Newbridge, Co Kildare, were sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, on December 21, 2024. The incident occurred in a pub restroom following a Tyson Fury boxing match, where the victim was assaulted after shouting "up Usyk." The victim sustained a chipped tooth, bruising, swelling, and cuts to his face. Both defendants were already serving sentences for affray imposed by Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court in February and had been due for release in November. Judge Martin Nolan noted that while Michael Connors initiated the incident by pushing the victim, Larry Connors used the greatest force. Both men brought €1,500 each to court. The judge imposed a sentence of 20 months on each defendant, with the final year suspended on conditions. These conditions require them to hand over the total €3,000 to the garda to be offered to the victim or, if not accepted, donated to charity. The court acknowledged their apologies and good work histories, noting they would return to stable situations upon release.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brothers attacked man in toilet cubicle after Tyson Fury match 'banter'. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin on December 21, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2024 Incident
- December 21, 2024 Incident
- 2026-06-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin on December 21, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: They are both currently serving a sentence for affray imposed by Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court last February and had been due for release in November.
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin on December 21, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Newbridge
- Kildare
- Fleet Street
- Temple Bar
- Dublin
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