Petru Budai gets community service for assault causing harm

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Petru Budai was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service in lieu of a three-year jail sentence for assault causing harm. He pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. The proceedings were reported on 13 May 2024.

The offence occurred at Whitehall Terrace, Swords, on 28 October 2021. Judge Martina Baxter described the attack as devastating. The report said Budai had no previous convictions, was receiving alcohol addiction treatment, had expressed genuine remorse, apologised to the victim and lodged €5,000 in court as a token of remorse.