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Dublin man avoids jail for assault on 15-year-old boy

Date
2016-03-15

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Robert Grendon, aged 25, received a two‑year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assaulting a 15‑year‑old boy on 3 May 2009. Grendon, who was 18 at the time of the attack, pleaded guilty and paid €5,000 in compensation, with an additional €1,500 to be paid within a year. The victim, who was not present at the hearing, requested a face‑to‑face apology, which Grendon agreed to give. The court noted the assault was captured on CCTV and that the boy suffered extensive dental injuries costing over €8,100, requiring ongoing treatment. Grendon's prior record of 22 convictions and his age were considered in sentencing, and the judge acknowledged his efforts at rehabilitation. The suspended sentence means no immediate custodial time, but the court will monitor compliance with the conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man avoids jail for assault on 15-year-old boy. Charges or matters: assaulting the teenager causing him harm at D'Olier Street on May 3, 2009. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

May 3, 2009 Incident
2016-03-15 Publication

Case subjects

Robert Grendon

Defendant

Charges: assaulting the teenager causing him harm at D'Olier Street on May 3, 2009 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Robert Grendon (25) received a two year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for the attack on the teenager nearly seven years ago.