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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8308Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 17 Sep 2023

Limerick man given suspended sentence for assault on teen

On 17 September 2023, a 17-year-old man was assaulted near Top Pizza on Cornmarket Row in Limerick city centre after a night out. Michael Ryan, aged 21, of Dublin Road, Limerick, was arrested on 19 November 2023 and pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, with another member of the group also involved in the assault. At Limerick Circuit Court, Judge Colin Daly set a headline sentence of two years, fully suspended, with a €1,000 fine and €5,000 compensation paid to the injured party. The latest development reported is the sentencing, covered by the Limerick Leader on 5 August 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Aug
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Michael Ryan hit the victim, a 17-year-old man.
  • Another member of the group headbutted the victim inside the restaurant.
  • The victim had injuries to his face, knee and elbow and was found to have a concussion.
Where
The assault happened near Top Pizza on Cornmarket Row, Limerick city centre.
When
The assault happened on 17 September 2023.
Cause
The judge said alcohol seemed to be the root cause of the actions.
Investigation
Michael Ryan, aged 21, of Dublin Road, Limerick, was arrested on 19 November 2023.
Charges
Michael Ryan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Colin Daly.
Sentence
  • Judge Colin Daly set a headline sentence of two years.
  • The two-year sentence was fully suspended and a €1,000 fine was imposed.
  • €5,000 in compensation for general damages was accepted and paid to the injured party.
Other details
  • Michael Ryan entered a signed guilty plea.
  • The victim has made a full recovery.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Ryan hit the victim. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatAnother member of the group headbutted the victim inside the restaurant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim had injuries to his face, knee and elbow. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim was found to have a concussion. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened near Top Pizza, located on Cornmarket Row, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 17 September 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe judge said alcohol seemed to be the root cause of the actions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationMichael Ryan was arrested on 19 November 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMichael Ryan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Colin Daly set a headline sentence of two years. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe two-year sentence was fully suspended and a €1,000 fine was imposed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe €5,000 compensation was accepted and paid to the injured party. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMichael Ryan entered a signed guilty plea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim has made a full recovery. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man sentenced for ‘unprovoked’ assault on teen

    Sentencing report for a 2023 assault. It adds the guilty plea, the suspended sentence, the fine, the compensation and the victim's injuries. No matching case in the existing list.

    convicted, Michael Ryan, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Ryanvictim, 17, malesuspect, male