Michael Hanrahan jailed for assault causing harm

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Michael Hanrahan was jailed for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the sentence reported on 11 July 2016. The attack happened on Henry Street in Dublin, leaving Martin Wall with a permanent facial scar after he received 43 stitches. Hanrahan pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and nine months. The report said he had slashed Mr Wall with a Stanley blade during the unprovoked attack.

Judge Martin Nolan said the injuries were significant and had a long-term effect on Mr Wall. Hanrahan had 68 previous convictions, including for assault, burglary, criminal damage and assaulting a garda.