Ireland Man sent forward for trial over assault on influencer Charleen Murphy
Craig O'Brien, a 27-year-old man, is charged with assault causing harm to Charleen Murphy, an Irish woman and social media influencer, at the Grafton Capital Hotel on Stephen Street Lower in Dublin on the night of 10 February 2023. The alleged attack reportedly followed Ms Murphy posting about her night out, and she reportedly suffered a two-inch laceration to her face. The following day, O'Brien was remanded in custody after bail objections by Garda Stephen McDonnell. On 22 August 2023 at Cloverhill District Court, Judge Alan Mitchell granted legal aid, refused bail and sent him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after the DPP directed trial on indictment. O'Brien has not yet entered a plea, and the case will be listed for mention on 13 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Aug
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Craig O'Brien, a man aged 27, is charged with assault causing harm to Ms Murphy.
- Ms Murphy is a social media influencer and podcaster, and she is an Irish woman.
- Ms Murphy was reportedly punched to the back of the head from behind.
- Ms Murphy's head reportedly hit the glass she was drinking from, causing a two-inch laceration to her face.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place in a lounge at the Grafton Capital Hotel on Stephen Street Lower in Dublin.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on the night of 10 February 2023.
- Cause
- The alleged attack followed Ms Murphy posting about her night out, which is the reason given for the attack.
- Investigation
- Garda Stephen McDonnell objected to bail, and O'Brien was remanded in custody the following day.
- Garda Stephen McDonnell served O'Brien with a book of evidence, and the judge ordered gardaí to give the defence copies of interview videos.
- Charges
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment.
- In court
- On 22 August 2023 at Cloverhill District Court, Judge Alan Mitchell sent O'Brien forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, denied bail and granted legal aid.
- O'Brien has not yet entered a plea, and the case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 13 October.
- Other details
- O'Brien's solicitor said his client was attempting to address mental health issues.
27 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCraig O'Brien, 27, is charged with assault causing harm to Ms Murphy. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Murphy was allegedly punched to the back of the head. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMs Murphy's head reportedly hit the glass she was drinking from, causing a two-inch laceration on her face. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man is accused of attacking social media influencer Charleen Murphy in a Dublin lounge. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMs Murphy was allegedly punched to the back of the head from behind. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMs Murphy's head hit the glass she was drinking from, causing a two-inch laceration to her face. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at the Grafton Capital Hotel on Stephen Street Lower in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place at the Grafton Capital Hotel on Stephen Street Lower. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on the night of February 10. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe attack happened on the night of February 10th. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe alleged attack followed Ms Murphy posting about her night out. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeMs Murphy allegedly posted about her night out, which is the reason given for the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe judge granted legal aid to the accused and ordered gardaí to provide the defence with copies of interview videos. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Stephen McDonnell served the accused with a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMr O’Brien was remanded in custody the day after the bail objections of Garda Stephen McDonnell. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeCraig O’Brien is charged with assault causing harm to Ms Murphy. (irishtimes.com)
- courtO'Brien was remanded in custody the day after bail objections by a garda. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtO'Brien was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case will be listed for mention on 13 October. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtO'Brien has not yet entered a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe bail application was denied. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court sent the accused forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on October 13th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge granted legal aid to the accused. (irishtimes.com)
- otherO'Brien's solicitor said his client was attempting to address mental health issues. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Aug2023Man accused of attacking social media influencer Charleen Murphy sent forward for trial
Court hearing at Cloverhill District Court: the DPP directed trial on indictment, the accused was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (mention on October 13th), bail was denied and legal aid granted. No existing case matches this incident.
accused, Craig O'Brien, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig O'Brienvictim, Charleen Murphy, female, irish (judged from name)Charleen Murphy - 22 Aug2023Man accused of attacking influencer Charleen Murphy sent forward for trial
Court hearing at Cloverhill District Court on 22 August 2023: O'Brien sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, bail denied, case listed for mention on 13 October. Adds the court outcome and the victim's account of the attack.
victim, Charleen Murphy, female, Irish, irishCharleen Murphyaccused, Craig O'Brien, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig O'Brien