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Case No. 5062Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 26 Sep 2024

Gardener refused bail over slashing bar manager's head in Dublin

Stephen Dunne, a 38-year-old gardener, was refused bail at Dublin District Court after being charged with assault causing harm following a knife attack on a bar manager at Abbey Street Lower on the night of 26 September 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused and another person had been removed from a city-centre pub and became aggressive with the security guard. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe bar manager was attacked by two people. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe manager also sustained a cut to his forearm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe manager was punched and kicked while on the ground. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Abbey Street Lower, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the night of 26 September 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused allegedly used a pocket knife in a slashing manner. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCCTV evidence and mobile phone footage have been obtained. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused did not answer questions during his Garda interview. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStephen Dunne was charged with assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge John Hughes at Dublin District Court and was remanded in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the accused, who has not indicated a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí must obtain directions from the DPP on whether the case stays in District Court or goes to Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe will appear again later that week at Cloverhill District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStephen Dunne is a gardener and labourer and a father of two. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Sep2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardener accused of beating and repeatedly ‘slashing’ a bar manager’s head during knife attack

    First report of the charge and court appearance. Details the injuries, the use of a pocket knife, the involvement of a second person, and the bail refusal.

    suspect, Stephen Dunne, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Dunnevictim, male