Kenneth Valentine jailed for assault causing harm

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Kenneth Valentine was jailed for 14 months at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm. The assault happened on Dundrum Road, south Dublin, on November 20th, 2013. Richard McCudden, who also pleaded guilty, received an eight-month prison sentence for his role. The judge described the attack on cyclist Darren Molloy as “savage”.

The report said both men had raised money for Mr Molloy and a taxi driver whose car was damaged after the assault. It also said Valentine had 14 previous convictions, including two for assault, while McCudden had four.