Derek McCann gets suspended sentence for assault causing harm

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Derek McCann received a three-year suspended prison sentence for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 4 April 2016. The assault happened at Edenmore House, Coolock, Dublin, on 10 September 2011.

McCann had pleaded guilty after attacking Glen Riordan with a broken glass in a pub, causing a facial wound requiring ten stitches and leaving a 2cm scar.

Judge Melanie Greally ordered McCann to complete 240 hours of community service within 12 months after a positive Probation Service report.