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Case No. 6654Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 19 Dec 2022

Man given suspended sentence for assaulting taxi driver in Lucan

On the evening of 19 December 2022, Michael Kelly (34), a man, and his partner left a taxi without paying the fare at their home on Earlsfort Road, Lucan, Co Dublin, and he punched the female taxi driver several times. Kelly pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm. On 30 January 2024 he was given a two-year sentence, suspended on conditions, including a payment of €3,000 to the taxi driver within nine months.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  6. Sentenced30 Jan
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man left a taxi without paying the fare and assaulted the female taxi driver.
  • The man followed the taxi driver into the street and punched her several times.
Where
The incident took place at the couple's home on Earlsfort Road, Lucan, Co Dublin.
When
The incident happened on the evening of 19 December 2022.
Cause
The couple left the taxi without paying the fare, and the driver followed them to their door asking for payment.
Other details
  • The defendant's partner told the driver she had already been given €20, but the driver said she had not.
  • The taxi driver suffered bruising and tenderness to her face and attended hospital the following day.
  • The defence said Kelly was co-operative with gardaí, entered an early guilty plea and was remorseful.
  • The sentencing was reported by the Irish Times on 30 January 2024.
Investigation
CCTV footage showed the defendant's claim of self-defence was unfounded.
Charges
Michael Kelly (34) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm.
Sentence
  • The judge imposed a two-year sentence and suspended it on conditions.
  • One condition is that Kelly pay €3,000 to the taxi driver within nine months.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man assaulted a female taxi driver after refusing to pay his fare. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe defendant followed the taxi driver into the street and punched her several times. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe couple were dropped off at their home address at Earlsfort Road, Lucan, Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on the evening of 19 December 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe couple left the taxi without paying the fare. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCCTV footage showed the defendant's claim of self-defence was unfounded. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMichael Kelly pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge handed down a two-year sentence and suspended it on conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceOne condition was that he pay €3,000 to the taxi driver within nine months. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe taxi driver suffered bruising and tenderness to her face and attended hospital the following day. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant was co-operative with gardaí, entered an early guilty plea and was remorseful. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who assaulted female taxi driver given suspended sentence and ordered to pay victim €3,000

    Reports the sentencing: a two-year sentence suspended on conditions, including a €3,000 payment to the taxi driver within nine months, plus details of the assault and the defendant's mitigation.

    convicted, Michael Kelly, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Kellyvictim, female