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Case No. 19068Assault causing harm; production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury · Co. Limerick · 16 Apr 2019

Hung jury in Limerick assault trial over pool cue attack

On April 16, 2019, at Oak Crescent, Newcastle West, County Limerick, a man was allegedly assaulted with a pool cue during a row between fans of rival football teams. The accused, Paul O'Donoghue, aged 37, of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick city, is a Manchester Utd supporter, and the alleged victim, a man, is a Liverpool fan. O'Donoghue pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury, namely a pool cue. After a three-day trial at Limerick Circuit Court, the jury returned a verdict of disagreement on both charges. The latest development, reported on November 22, 2023, is that the matter was adjourned for a number of weeks to allow the DPP to consider the verdict.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Limerick city man accused of assaulting another man with a pool cue.
Where
The incident took place at Oak Crescent, Newcastle West, County Limerick.
When
The incident took place on April 16, 2019.
Cause
The incident followed an argument over football between the accused and the alleged victim.
Other details
  • The accused, Paul O'Donoghue, aged 37, of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, is a Manchester Utd supporter.
  • The alleged victim, a man, is a Liverpool fan.
Weapon
The alleged victim said he was hit in the face with a pool cue, which the accused denied.
Charges
  • The accused was charged with assault causing harm and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury, namely a pool cue.
  • The accused pleaded not guilty to both charges.
In court
  • The trial took place at Limerick Circuit Court and lasted three days.
  • The jury returned a verdict of disagreement on both charges.
  • The matter was adjourned for a number of weeks to allow the DPP to consider the verdict.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Limerick city man accused of assaulting another man with a pool cue during a row between fans of rival football teams. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Oak Crescent, Newcastle West. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on April 16, 2019. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe incident followed an argument over football between the accused, a Manchester Utd supporter, and the alleged victim, a Liverpool fan. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe alleged victim said he was hit in the face with a pool cue, which the accused denied. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury, namely a pool cue. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury returned a verdict of disagreement on both charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for a number of weeks to allow the DPP to consider the verdict. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Nov2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Hung jury in Limerick assault case after ‘row’ between Man Utd and Liverpool fans

    Reports the trial of Paul O'Donoghue, which ended in a verdict of disagreement on both charges, with the matter adjourned for the DPP to consider the verdict.

    accused, Paul O'Donoghue, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul O'Donoghuevictim, male