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Chef headbutted man and damaged his car in unprovoked attack
Summary
In a Balbriggan District Court hearing on 6 March 2014, a 21‑year‑old chef from Skerries, Richard Devine, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man named Shane Christy and causing criminal damage to Christy's car. The incident occurred on 3 May 2013 outside a Chinese takeaway in Rush, Co. Dublin, when Devine, allegedly intoxicated, approached Christy's Nissan Micra, headbutted and punched him, and then kicked the car door, resulting in €800 worth of damage. Christy suffered minor nose injuries. Devine, with no prior convictions, admitted the offence and sent an apology letter. Judge Dermot Dempsey warned that to avoid a conviction, Devine must pay compensation to Christy and complete 200 hours of voluntary work. The case was adjourned to 29 May for further proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Chef headbutted man and damaged his car in unprovoked attack. Charges or matters: assaulting Shane Christy and causing criminal damage to his car in Rush, Co Dublin on May 3rd, 2013. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 3rd, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 29th Adjournment
- 2014-03-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Shane Christy and causing criminal damage to his car in Rush, Co Dublin on May 3rd, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Dempsey then questioned whether he had any money for the injured party. 'If you are sitting in your car and some idiot comes along and assaults you, don't you think you deserve some compensation?,' asked Judge Dempsey. 'You better have some compensation and better have 200 hours of voluntary work completed and I want proof of that,' Judge Dempsey warned Devine and adjourned the case until Ma
Places mentioned
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
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