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Sentence adjourned for broadcaster Brendan Courtney's attacker
Summary
The sentencing hearing for Ross Deegan, who assaulted broadcaster Brendan Courtney, has been adjourned to allow for the preparation of an updated probation report. Deegan, 22, of An Riasc, Finglas, pleaded guilty to assaulting Mr Courtney on February 27, 2025, at Usher's Quay in Dublin. The incident occurred when Mr Courtney was walking home along the quays around 9.30pm. He approached a car after believing the occupants were addressing him, only to be assaulted by Deegan and a co-accused. Mr Courtney sustained a concussion and a fracture to his eye socket and was hospitalized the following day. Judge Martina Baxter ordered the preparation of a probation report and remanded Deegan on continuing bail. The judge requested that the probation officer review CCTV footage of the incident. The court viewed footage showing Deegan running at Mr Courtney and punching him multiple times. The co-accused is also before the courts. Deegan voluntarily contacted gardai on March 5, 2025, to admit his involvement in the assault. The case has been adjourned to October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sentence adjourned for broadcaster Brendan Courtney's attacker. Charges or matters: assaulting Mr Courtney causing harm on February 27, 2025, at Usher's Quay in Dublin city centre. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- February 27, 2025 Incident
- March 5, 2025 Incident
- 2026-07-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Mr Courtney causing harm on February 27, 2025, at Usher's Quay in Dublin city centre (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Brendan Courtney was assaulted on Usher's Quay in Dublin Photo: Collins) By Eimear Dodd The sentencing hearing of a man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney several times has been adjourned for the preparation of an updated probation report.
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Mr Courtney causing harm on February 27, 2025, at Usher's Quay in Dublin city centre (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: After hearing the facts of the case in March, Judge Martina Baxter directed the preparation of a probation report and remanded Deegan on continuing bail.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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