Ireland Case No. 4668Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 21 Jun 2024
Man jailed for 16 months over Dublin city centre assault on elderly pedestrian
Dek Abdi Hassan, 31, was jailed for 16 months after pleading guilty to assault causing harm. He pushed a 66-year-old man, who fell and fractured his hip, on North Frederick Street, Dublin 1, on June 21, 2024.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced6 Nov
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Key facts
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- whatHassan pushed the victim hard for no reason. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim fell backwards onto the street and badly fractured his hip. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at North Frederick Street, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on the morning of June 21, 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeDefence counsel said Hassan was intoxicated and did not remember the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationWhen shown CCTV footage, Hassan denied it was an assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHassan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHassan was jailed for 16 months. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim's injuries continue to cause stiffness and pain and have restricted his independence. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHassan told gardaí he pushed the man to move him out of the way. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge said Hassan's behaviour appeared to be arrogant. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Nov2025'Arrogant' attacker who pushed elderly pedestrian to the ground is jailed
Sentencing report at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court: 16-month jail term, victim impact report, judge's comments and the defendant's account to gardaí. No matching existing case.
victim, 66, maleconvicted, Dek Abdi Hassan, 31, male, Somalian, named, non-irishDek Abdi Hassan