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Case No. 16473Assault causing harm · Co. Kilkenny · 21 Jan 2023

Kilkenny man jailed for slash hook assault on cousin

On 21 January 2023, Thomas Carthy, a man aged 17 at the time, hit his cousin with a slash hook at temporary Traveller accommodation in Kilkenny, where both men lived close to each other. The victim, who was at home with his wife and child, suffered a forehead wound needing 10 staples, a head wound needing five stitches and an ear wound that required surgery. Carthy pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on the second day of his trial at Kilkenny Circuit Court, after the victim had given evidence. Judge Dara Hayes imposed a sentence of two and a half years with the final 12 months suspended, as reported in July 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Thomas Carthy, a man aged 17 at the time of the offence, was convicted of assault causing harm at Kilkenny Circuit Court.
  • The victim, his cousin, suffered a forehead wound needing 10 staples, a head wound needing five stitches and an ear wound that required surgery.
Where
  • Carthy and the victim lived close to each other at temporary Traveller accommodation in Kilkenny.
  • The victim was at home with his wife and child when the assault happened.
When
The assault occurred on 21 January 2023.
Cause
The two men had a falling out the previous August.
Weapon
Carthy hit the victim with a slash hook.
In court
Carthy pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial, after the victim had given evidence.
Other details
  • Mitigation included Carthy's guilty plea, cooperation with gardaí and steps taken to address his risk factors.
  • A Probation Report found Carthy to be at high risk of reoffending.
  • The judge noted the serious nature of the offence, the use of a weapon and that a child was present.
  • Carthy was on bail for animal neglect offences when this offence was committed.
  • The tracker dates the report 26 July 2024, while the article text gives a publication date of 29 July 2024.
Sentence
Judge Dara Hayes imposed a sentence of two and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThomas Carthy was convicted of assault causing harm by Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe victim suffered a forehead wound needing 10 staples, a head wound needing five stitches, and an ear wound that required surgery. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereCarthy and the injured man lived close to each other at temporary Traveller accommodation in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe victim was at home with his wife and child when the assault happened. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on January 21, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeThe men had a falling out the previous August. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • weaponCarthy hit the victim with a slash hook. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarthy pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial, after the victim had given evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Dara Hayes imposed a sentence of two and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherCarthy was 17 at the time of the offence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherCarthy was on bail for animal neglect offences when this offence was committed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA Probation Report found Carthy to be at high risk of reoffending. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted the serious nature of the offence, the use of a weapon, and that a child was present. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMitigation included Carthy's guilty plea, cooperation with gardaí and steps taken to address his risk factors. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man jailed for slash hook attack on cousin

    Reports the conviction and sentence for a January 2023 slash hook assault on a cousin. This is a separate incident from the animal neglect case (5382) involving the same family.

    convicted, Thomas Carthy, 17, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Carthyvictim, male