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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10940Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 6 Jan 2023

Siblings sentenced over targeted assault on man lured into car in Croom, Limerick

On January 6, 2023, a man was lured into a car and assaulted in Croom village, Co Limerick, after he had been sitting on a stone wall. James O'Sullivan (26) and his sister Amanda O'Sullivan (24) were charged; the victim identified James from a Facebook profile, and blood matching the victim's DNA was found when the car was seized. James pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply, and left for the UK after a bench warrant was issued, and both siblings pleaded guilty to all charges. The sentences were reported in February 2026: James received four and a half years with the final six months suspended, and Amanda received one year, fully suspended for one year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was lured into a car and then assaulted in what the judge described as a targeted attack designed so he could not escape.
Where
The assault took place in Croom village, Co Limerick, where the victim was sitting on a stone wall after ordering food.
When
The assault took place on January 6, 2023, at around 3.45pm.
Investigation
  • The victim identified James O'Sullivan from a Facebook profile.
  • Blood samples matching the victim's DNA were found when the car was seized.
Charges
  • James O'Sullivan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and to possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply.
  • Both siblings pleaded guilty to all charges.
In court
  • Judge Colin Daly presided at Limerick Circuit Court, sitting in Newcastle West; one article instead says the hearing was at Newcastle West District Court.
  • James O'Sullivan left the jurisdiction for the UK after a bench warrant was issued.
Sentence
  • James O'Sullivan was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, with the final six months suspended.
  • Amanda O'Sullivan was sentenced to one year in prison, fully suspended for one year.
Other details
  • The victim declined to give a victim impact statement.
  • The siblings offered a combined compensation amount of €1,000.
  • Probation services assessed Amanda O'Sullivan as being at low risk of reoffending.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was lured to the car and then assaulted by James O'Sullivan. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe victim was in Croom village, where he was sitting on a stone wall. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on January 6, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe victim identified Mr O'Sullivan from a Facebook profile. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationBlood samples matching the victim's DNA were found when the car was seized. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeJames O'Sullivan pleaded guilty to possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe siblings were before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Court, sitting in Newcastle West courthouse. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBoth siblings pleaded guilty to all charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJames O'Sullivan was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, with the final six months suspended. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceAmanda O'Sullivan was sentenced to one year in prison, fully suspended for one year. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that James O'Sullivan left the jurisdiction for the UK after a bench warrant was issued. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the assault as targeted. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the assault was designed so the victim could not escape. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim declined to give a victim impact statement. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe siblings offered a combined compensation amount of €1,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherProbation services assessed Amanda O'Sullivan as being at low risk of reoffending. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Feb2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick siblings lured a man into a car for a 'targeted' attack with 'no escape' for him

    Sentencing report for two siblings. Adds the sentences, the drug possession charge against James O'Sullivan, the UK absconding, and the court's description of the assault as targeted.

    victimconvicted, James O'Sullivan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)James O'Sullivanconvicted, Amanda O'Sullivan, 24, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amanda O'Sullivan