Jeff Hendrick denies violent disorder charge in Dublin trial

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Jeff Hendrick denies violent disorder at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 6 July 2017, while his trial remained ongoing. The alleged incident occurred on Harcourt Street, Dublin, on 12 October 2013.

The jury was told to disregard Hendrick’s status as a Republic of Ireland footballer and judge the case impartially. Prosecutors said Darren McDermott suffered serious injuries, including a fractured jaw, after an alleged assault.

Hendrick’s defence argued the prosecution relied on McDermott’s identification, while co-accused Jonathan Doran also denied violent disorder. Doran separately pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm.

Judge Martin Nolan was due to resume his charge before the jury began deliberating.