Derek Kavanagh receives suspended sentence for assault

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Derek Kavanagh received a three-year fully suspended sentence for assaulting a woman and causing her harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The sentencing judge was Martin Nolan.

Kavanagh pleaded guilty. The assault happened on James’ St, Dublin 8, on 7 May 2022, and he later recognised himself in Crimecall footage and contacted gardaí.

He brought €2,000 as compensation and was ordered to collect a further €3,000 within six months for the victim. If she refused it, the money was to go to a local charity. The proceedings were reported on 2 March 2023.