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Teen with 30 convictions who stamped on assault victim's head is jailed

Summary

A teenager with 30 previous convictions who was caught on CCTV stamping on an unidentified man's head and using a bicycle as a weapon during a group attack has been jailed. Adam Farrell pleaded guilty to assaulting an unknown person with intent to cause bodily harm. The court heard that the victim left the scene after the assault and gardai have been unable to identify him. Farrell's defense highlighted his difficult background, including a leg injury and the loss of an older brother. The judge noted the viciousness of the attack and sentenced Farrell to two and a half years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended. The ruling underscores the seriousness of the assault and the need for accountability, despite the lack of a formal complaint from the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen with 30 convictions who stamped on assault victim's head is jailed. Charges or matters: assaulting an unknown person with intent to cause bodily harm at Centra, Coultry Park, Ballymun on February 5, 2026. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 5, 2026 Other
• 2026-07-17 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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