Ireland Nenagh man given suspended sentence for assault at Tipperary takeaway
On May 2, 2022, John Doyle (31) of Knockanpierce, Nenagh, pushed Johnathon Hayes in a queue at a takeaway on Silver Street, Nenagh, and punched him in the face. He then punched Gavin Hayes, knocking him unconscious, and Gardaí attended the scene. Doyle was charged with assaulting Johnathon Hayes and with assault causing harm to Gavin Hayes. A court report published on 25 October 2024 says Nenagh District Court sentenced him to four months in prison suspended for 12 months for the assault on Gavin Hayes, and to an 18-month probation bond for the assault on Johnathon Hayes.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced25 Oct
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Johnathon Hayes was pushed by John Doyle in a takeaway queue, and Doyle punched him in the face.
- John Doyle punched Gavin Hayes, knocking him unconscious.
- Gavin Hayes was treated at UHL for a head injury, concussion and a jaw injury.
- Where
- The assault happened at a takeaway on Silver Street, Nenagh.
- When
- The assault took place on May 2, 2022, after a night out.
- Investigation
- Gardaí attended the scene and saw the brothers injured.
- Charges
- John Doyle was charged with the assault of Johnathon Hayes and assault causing harm to Gavin Hayes.
- In court
- The case was heard at Nenagh District Court.
- Judge Brennan granted legal aid to the defendant.
- Sentence
- A four-month prison sentence was suspended for 12 months for the assault on Gavin Hayes.
- An 18-month probation bond was ordered for the assault on Johnathon Hayes.
- Other details
- John Doyle had paid €500 compensation to each injured party.
- John Doyle had eight previous convictions, including for assault.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJohnathon Hayes was pushed by Mr Doyle in a takeaway queue and Mr Doyle punched him in the face. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMr Doyle punched Gavin Hayes, knocking him unconscious. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatGavin Hayes was treated at UHL for a head injury, concussion and a jaw injury. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at a takeaway on Silver Street in Nenagh after a night out. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on May 2, 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí attended the scene and saw the brothers injured. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeMr Doyle was charged with the assault of Johnathon Hayes and assault causing harm to Gavin Hayes. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtJudge Brennan granted legal aid to the defendant. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a four-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months for the assault on Gavin Hayes. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered the defendant under a probation bond for 18 months for the assault on Johnathon Hayes. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe defendant had paid €500 compensation to each injured party. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe defendant had eight previous convictions, including for assault. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Oct2024Suspended sentence for assault that left man unconscious at Tipperary takeaway
Court report on the sentencing of John Doyle at Nenagh District Court; the article reports the incident as May 2, 2022 and says the defendant had paid compensation to each injured party.
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