Colum Hanlon gets suspended sentence for assault

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Colum Hanlon received a three-year suspended sentence for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 13 March 2015. The assault happened on Camden Street, Dublin, in November 2013.

The punch fractured Jack Larkin’s nose, sinus bone and left eye socket, requiring surgery. The court heard he could not eat solid food for six weeks and missed college days.

Hanlon had no previous convictions, expressed remorse and brought €10,000 in compensation. He was given 18 months to raise a further €5,000 for Mr Larkin.