Sean O'Faolain jailed for assault causing harm at Dublin theatre

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Sean O'Faolain was jailed for 20 months for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 2 April 2025.

The assault began at the Olympia Theatre and continued on a side street outside.

O'Faolain pleaded guilty to the offence, had no previous convictions and was sentenced after an early plea.

The victim suffered a fractured jaw, dental damage, bruising and a permanent facial scar.