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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2958Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 15 Oct 2023

Patrick Byrne jailed for beating man with bike saddle in Dublin

Patrick Byrne, 27, was sentenced to two years and nine months at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm for hitting a 33-year-old man twice over the head with a bike saddle on Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, on 15 October 2023.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Nov
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was left with a scar to his forehead. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attack took place at Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe victim was walking through town at 9pm on the evening of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargePatrick Byrne pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtProsecution counsel sought leave to remention the case, noting the offence may have been carried out while Byrne was on a suspended sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Orla Crowe sentenced Byrne to two years and nine months in jail. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to when Byrne first went into custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherByrne has 36 previous offences including three for assault causing harm, attempted robbery, drugs, and threat to kill. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherByrne received a suspended six-and-a-half-year sentence in 2020 for attempted robbery. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim said he is now wary and vigilant when he goes out and does not go in town much any more. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man jailed for beating victim about the head with bike saddle in unprovoked attack

    Reports the sentencing of Patrick Byrne for an unprovoked assault with a bike saddle in Dublin city centre, including details of the attack, his 36 previous offences, and the judge's remarks.

    victim, 33, maleconvicted, Patrick Byrne, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Byrne