Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11199Assault · Co. Dublin

Man given suspended sentence for punching 11-year-old boy on Dart, Dublin

Bakuani Diasivi, a 26-year-old man from Balbriggan, Dublin, punched an 11-year-old boy on a Dart between Sydney Parade and Lansdowne Road stations, causing a superficial injury, after an argument between his partner and the boy's older sister. Diasivi admitted the punch when interviewed voluntarily and pleaded guilty to affray. He was sentenced to 18 months, suspended on strict conditions, with a €1,000 token of remorse to be sent to the boy's family through the investigating garda, as reported on 1 February 2026. He must appear at Balbriggan District Court on 5 March for a Section 99 application on whether to activate the suspended sentence he was serving at the time.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Bakuani Diasivi, a 26-year-old man, punched an 11-year-old boy on a Dart.
  • The boy suffered a superficial injury.
Where
The punch happened on the Dart between Sydney Parade and Lansdowne Road stations.
When
The date of the incident is not given in the facts.
Cause
Diasivi's partner had been arguing with the boy's older sister before a physical altercation broke out.
Investigation
When interviewed voluntarily, Diasivi admitted punching the boy.
Charges
Diasivi pleaded guilty to affray.
In court
  • Diasivi was on bail for another offence and serving a suspended prison sentence at the time of the incident.
  • Diasivi must appear at Balbriggan District Court on 5 March for a Section 99 application on whether to activate the suspended sentence.
Sentence
  • Diasivi was given an 18-month sentence, suspended on strict conditions.
  • The judge directed that €1,000 paid by Diasivi be sent to the boy's family through the investigating garda.
Other details
Diasivi has 24 previous convictions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBakuani Diasivi punched an 11-year-old boy on a Dart. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe boy suffered a superficial injury. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe punch happened on the Dart between Sydney Parade and Lansdowne Road stations. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeDiasivi's partner had been arguing with the boy's older sister before a physical altercation broke out. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationWhen interviewed voluntarily, Diasivi admitted punching the boy. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDiasivi pleaded guilty to affray. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDiasivi was on bail for another offence and serving a suspended prison sentence at the time. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDiasivi must appear at Balbriggan District Court on 5 March for a Section 99 application on whether to activate the suspended sentence. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceDiasivi was given an 18-month sentence, suspended on strict conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed that €1,000 paid by Diasivi be sent to the boy's family through the investigating garda. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDiasivi has 24 previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man who hit an 11-year-old boy on a Dart while on bail given 'one final chance'

    Reports the sentence: 18 months suspended on strict conditions, and a €1,000 token of remorse to be sent to the boy's family. Diasivi must appear at Balbriggan District Court on 5 March for a Section 99 application on whether to activate the suspended sentence he was serving.

    convicted, Bakuani Diasivi, 26, male, namedBakuani Diasivivictim, 11, male