Case No. 22347Assault · Co. Limerick · 8 Aug 2022

Teenager fined €150 for assault that broke victim's teeth in Doon, Limerick

Cian Lonergan, 18, of Pallasgreen, Limerick, pleaded guilty at Kilmallock District Court to assaulting a boy his own age at Togher Road, Doon, on 8 August 2022, punching him in the face and head and breaking his teeth. He was convicted and fined €150 after compensating the victim for dental treatment.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Feb
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Key facts

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  • whatCian Lonergan, 18, of Canon Lee Estate, Pallasgreen, pleaded guilty to assaulting a boy his own age at Togher Road in Doon on 8 August 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatLonergan punched the victim in the left side of his head and then landed three or four punches on his face and nose. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatAfter the assault, Lonergan jumped into the back of a car and fled the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe victim suffered facial injuries, dental fractures, lost half a tooth, and required root canal treatment and a crown. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceTaking into account the early guilty plea and compensation, Judge Harney convicted Lonergan with a €150 fine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLonergan paid the €1,200 cost of the victim's dental treatment. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe injured party was invited to make a victim impact statement but said he was happy to leave the court to deal with the matter. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2023
    Limerick teenager lucky assault victim took charitable view

    Court report of the guilty plea and sentencing. Details the injuries (dental fractures, lost half a tooth, root canal and crown), the victim's charitable attitude, and the €150 fine.

    victim, 18, maleconvicted, Cian Lonergan, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cian Lonergan