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Case No. 19536Assault causing harm · Co. Louth · 21 Mar 2021

Community service for assault causing harm in Dundalk

On 21 March 2021, Manan Muhmood (22) allegedly punched another man on Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, after an alleged racist slur made during a row over a parking space. Gardaí on foot patrol saw the injured man appear to end up unconscious, and paramedics said he had concussion. Muhmood pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Dundalk district court. Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed 220 hours of community service instead of a four-month sentence, as reported on 11 October 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
A young man hit another man with a single punch.
Where
The assault happened on Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth.
When
The assault happened on 21 March 2021.
Cause
The punch followed an alleged racist slur made during a row over a parking space.
Investigation
Gardaí on foot patrol saw one man punching another, who appeared to end up unconscious on the ground.
Other details
  • Paramedics said the injured man had sustained concussion.
  • The defendant had no previous convictions and had not come to the adverse attention of gardaí before the incident.
  • The barrister said the defendant was deeply remorseful.
  • The defendant is saving to pay for his fees to return to college.
  • The sentence was reported by Dundalk Democrat on 11 October 2023.
Charges
Manan Muhmood (22) pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
In court
The case was heard at Dundalk district court.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed 220 hours of community service instead of a four-month sentence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA young man hit another man with a single punch. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened on Park Street, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on March 21, 2021. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe punch followed a racist slur allegedly made during a row over a parking space. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí on foot patrol saw one man punching another, who appeared to end up unconscious on the ground. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeMuhmood pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk district court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Eirinn McKiernan imposed 220 hours of community service instead of a four-month sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherParamedics said the injured man had concussion. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe barrister said the defendant was deeply remorseful. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is saving to pay for his fees to return to college. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Community service for assault in Dundalk

    Reports the court outcome for a single punch on Park Street, Dundalk, on March 21 2021: the defendant was given 220 hours of community service instead of a four-month sentence.

    convicted, Manan Muhmood, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Manan Muhmoodvictim, male