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Case No. 21269Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 8 May 2021

Man given community service for punching eight-year-old boy, fracturing his nose

On 8 May 2021 in Dublin, Kamil Naumczyk (40) punched an eight-year-old boy in the face with a closed fist in a back garden, fracturing the boy's nose, after a dispute the child had with Naumczyk's daughters. Naumczyk immediately admitted the punch, and the boy later had surgery to place a plate in his nose. Naumczyk, of Oakton Park, Ballybrack, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm. The latest development, reported on 3 May 2023, is that he was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of an 18-month jail sentence.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Kamil Naumczyk (40) punched an eight-year-old boy in the face, fracturing the boy's nose.
When
  • The assault happened on 8 May 2021.
  • The sentencing was reported on 3 May 2023.
Where
Naumczyk followed a group of boys into a nearby back garden, where the victim was standing on the threshold of a cabin.
Cause
The punch followed a dispute the child had with Naumczyk's daughters.
Weapon
Naumczyk punched the boy with a closed fist, causing him to fall backwards.
Investigation
Naumczyk immediately admitted punching the child and said he was defending his daughters.
Other details
  • The boy was taken to Tallaght Hospital, referred to a specialist, and underwent surgery to place a plate in his nose.
  • Naumczyk has no previous convictions.
Charges
Naumczyk was charged with assaulting the child causing him harm.
In court
Naumczyk, of Oakton Park, Ballybrack, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
Naumczyk was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of an 18-month jail sentence.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man fractured an eight-year-old boy's nose with a punch. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man punched the boy in the face with a closed fist, causing him to fall backwards. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man followed the boys into a nearby back garden. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault happened on 8 May 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe punch followed a dispute the child had with the man's daughters. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe man immediately admitted punching the child. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the child causing him harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe man was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of an 18-month jail sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boy underwent surgery to place a plate in his nose. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 May2023
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    ‘Very reprehensible’: Man (40) sentenced to community service for fracturing boy’s nose with punch

    Reports the sentencing of Kamil Naumczyk at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, including the 240 hours of community service, the judge's remarks and the victim's surgery. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Kamil Naumczyk, 40, male, namedKamil Naumczykvictim, 8, male