The High Court found that a Bus Éireann driver assaulted Anthony Doran during a confrontation in Dublin city centre, after accepting Mr Doran’s evidence that the driver used a racial epithet and made him fear an immediate blow. The court said damages should follow, but the judgment does not state an amount or set out a damages order.
High Court finds Bus Éireann driver assaulted man during racist confrontation
On appeal, the court found that a driver’s aggressive approach and threat caused Anthony Doran to fear an immediate blow. It said damages should follow, but the judgment gives no amount.
Who, what, where, when and why
- Who
- Anthony Doran (Plaintiff)
- What
On appeal, the court found that a driver’s aggressive approach and threat caused Anthony Doran to fear an immediate blow. It said damages should follow, but the judgment gives no amount.
- Where
Places mentioned in the report
- Dublin City Centre
- When
Judgment:
- Why
Reasons reported in the judgment
The High Court found that a Bus Éireann driver assaulted Anthony Doran during a confrontation in Dublin city centre, after accepting Mr Doran’s evidence that the driver used a racial epithet and made him fear an immediate blow. The court said damages should follow, but the judgment does not state an amount or set out a damages order.
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