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Case No. 1855Assault causing harm, resisting arrest, criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 7 Nov 2024

Mark McAnulty spared jail for assaulting security guard in Dublin hotel

Mark McAnulty, 42, of Newry, Co Down, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to assault causing harm, resisting arrest and criminal damage after punching, spitting on and pulling the hair of a 26-year-old security guard at the Premier Inn, Brabazon Place, Dublin 8, on 7 November 2024. He was granted the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act and ordered to pay €1,500 compensation to the guard and €120 for clean-up costs.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Apr
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 26-year-old security officer asked McAnulty to leave the hotel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcAnulty threw two pint glasses which smashed and stained the carpet. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcAnulty spat into the security guard's face multiple times, punched him, and pulled his hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí found McAnulty outside the hotel, very intoxicated and agitated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcAnulty urinated on the cell door in custody, which needed to be cleaned. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcAnulty came to Dublin by train with friends and started drinking on the trip. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe had been going to a concert at the Vicar Street venue but separated from his companions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe ended up in several licensed premises and consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at the Premier Inn, Brabazon Place, Dublin 8. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 10:50pm on 7 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMcAnulty pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, resisting arrest and criminal damage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge John King. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMcAnulty was granted the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act, sparing him jail and a criminal conviction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMcAnulty was ordered to pay €1,500 compensation to the security guard. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMcAnulty was ordered to pay €120 to cover clean-up costs at the Garda station and the hotel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcAnulty had no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe security guard did not need medical attention and continued working. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe incident occurred after a period where McAnulty had abstained from alcohol. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcAnulty spent two nights in custody until €650 bail was lodged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcAnulty is unemployed and receives a Personal Independence Payment due to depression and physical health issues. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Father assaults security guard in drunken rage after missing Dublin concert

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing outcome: McAnulty was spared jail and a criminal conviction under the Probation of Offenders Act after paying compensation.

    accused, Mark McAnulty, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark McAnultyvictim, 26, male