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Grieving dad jailed for Champagne bottle assault

Summary

A grieving father, Daniel Hutchinson, was jailed for six and a half years after using a champagne bottle to strike a man 12 times on the head and face. The incident occurred during a three-day binge following the death of Hutchinson's 10-year-old child. Hutchinson pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. The court heard that the victim was attacked on North Earl Street and woke up in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his family. CCTV footage showed Hutchinson striking the victim while he lay on the ground. Hutchinson, who had 10 previous convictions, was unable to remember the incident due to intoxication. The injured man suffered multiple fractures, a brain bleed, and required surgery. He now suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and can no longer work in his trade. Hutchinson's solicitor said he offers a profound apology and has been in custody since the offence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Grieving dad jailed for Champagne bottle assault. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm on North Earl Street on August 3 of last year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 3 Incident
• August 5, 2025 Incident
• 2026-07-24 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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