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15-year-old facing detention over Luas paint assault

Summary

A 15‑year‑old was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after he threw black paint at a 16‑year‑old on a crowded Luas tram. CCTV captured the assault, and the victim had previously reported a violent attack by the boy and a group of local youths a month earlier. The teenager, who had one prior conviction and 33 subsequent offences including violent disorder, robbery, dangerous driving and car theft, was not complying with bail conditions such as a curfew. He is currently serving a sentence in a detention centre and is due for release next October. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a three‑year detention sentence, deferring its imposition until 25 November, and allowed the boy to be released on bail pending review of his behaviour. The judge set strict bail conditions, including a curfew and restrictions on contact with certain youths in Tallaght. The unnamed 15-year-old pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 15-year-old facing detention over Luas paint assault. Charges or matters: two charges of assaulting the then 16-year-old boy and criminal damage on January 23 and February 28, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 23 Other
• February 28, 2015 Other
• November 25 Other
• 2016-07-12 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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