John Hogan jailed for machete assault causing harm in Dublin

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John Hogan was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, on 18 July 2024. The assault took place on Talbot Street, Dublin, on 26 November 2023.

Judge Martin Nolan said the tourist lost a lot of blood and could have died; Hogan also admitted producing a machete during the incident.

The victim required surgery for two deep wounds to his right leg and spent several days in hospital. The court heard he was still experiencing trauma and was unsure whether he would travel again.