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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3247Assault causing harm (stabbing), possession of a knife, violent disorder · Co. Dublin · 20 Sep 2025

Jordan Carroll jailed for stabbing English tourist in Temple Bar

Jordan Carroll, 26, from Clondalkin, Dublin, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for stabbing an English tourist during a violent incident at Temple Bar Square on 20 September 2025. He pleaded guilty to possession of a steak knife, assault causing harm, and violent disorder.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Apr
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree males were involved in the attack on the victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe three males punched the victim before Carroll stabbed him. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA bloodstained knife was recovered at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim suffered a stab wound requiring stitches. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim reported ongoing physical and psychological effects including increased anxiety, reduced fitness, and a negative impact on his social life and family. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne of the other men took the victim's phone while he was defending himself. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCarroll was caught nearby while his two accomplices fled. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Temple Bar Square, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing occurred on 20 September 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCarroll pleaded guilty to possession of a steak knife, assault causing harm, and violent disorder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCCTV of the incident was played to the court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan presided over the sentencing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarroll has 123 previous convictions including offences for assault and possession of knives. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe other two attackers were not apprehended. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarroll told gardai he had been defending himself and did not stab anyone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarroll had a highly traumatic upbringing marked by violence and exposure to criminal behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarroll was intoxicated at the time of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Temple Bar knife attack: Man jailed after stabbing tourist in birthday assault

    Reports the sentencing of Jordan Carroll to three years and nine months (reduced from a six-year headline sentence) for stabbing an English tourist in Temple Bar. Details the circumstances of the attack, the victim's injuries and impact, and Carroll's 123 previous convictions.

    victim, male, English, non-irishconvicted, Jordan Carroll, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Carroll