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Two-year sentence for inmate who was "ringleader" in attack on fellow prisoner
Summary
In Wheatfield Prison, Limerick man Niall Carey, aged 28, was found guilty of violent disorder and assault causing harm to fellow prisoner Noel Murray on 21 January 2013. Carey, who led a group that attacked Murray after a dispute over missing personal items, received a custodial sentence of three years, with the final year suspended. His co‑accused, Daniel Martin, 30, was sentenced to one year suspended for his role. A third participant, Stephen Seery, 34, had earlier been sentenced to six months for the same incident. Carey, who has 40 prior convictions and is due for release in May, pleaded guilty and was described by the judge as the ringleader who marshalled the attackers. The court noted his loss of 56 days' privileges and his remorse, but imposed the custodial term accordingly. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Two-year sentence for inmate who was "ringleader" in attack on fellow prisoner. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Wheatfield Prison on January 21, 2013; assault causing harm to Noel Murray at the prison on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 21, 2013 Incident
- 2016-03-15 Publication
Case subjects
Co Accused
Charges: violent disorder at Wheatfield Prison on January 21, 2013; assault causing harm to Noel Murray at the prison on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Daniel Martin (30), received a one year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in the attack.
Accused
Charges: violent disorder at Wheatfield Prison on January 21, 2013; assault causing harm to Noel Murray at the prison on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His co-accused, Daniel Martin (30), received a one year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in the attack. But Judge Patricia Ryan said she would have to impose a custodial sentence on Carey. "He was the ringleader.
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