Craig O’Brien sentenced for assault causing harm in Dublin

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Craig O’Brien was sentenced to 18 months in prison for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 24 November 2023. He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Charleen Murphy at the Grafton Capital Hotel, Dublin 2, on 10 February 2023. The proceedings were reported on 24 November 2023. Judge Orla Crowe said CCTV shown to the court was “absolutely shocking footage that came out of nowhere” and that Murphy had no way of protecting herself as she was hit from behind.