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Case No. 19211Assault · Co. Dublin · 9 Nov 2023

Three men charged over Bachelors Walk assault in Dublin

A man was allegedly beaten, held down and repeatedly kicked in the head at Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, at about 9.30pm on Thursday 9 November 2023, after a verbal altercation with a friend. Three men were arrested that night and charged with causing harm to a named male, including Amin Bouchemoukha, a 37-year-old man, Abdullah Kouadria, an Irish-Algerian man aged 21, and Abdul Kouadria, a 21-year-old man, while two further men were accused of violent disorder. Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court set Abdul Kouadria's bond at €500 and remanded him in custody, and granted Amin Bouchemoukha bail of €200 after he made no reply to the charge. Abdul Kouadria was remanded to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was allegedly beaten, held down and repeatedly kicked in the head, and the incident ended when a woman lay across the victim.
Where
The incident took place at Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1.
When
The alleged incident happened at about 9.30pm on Thursday 9 November 2023.
Cause
The incident followed a verbal altercation between the accused and the complainant, a friend.
Other details
The injured man had a broken eye-socket, extensive bruising and a gash to his head.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said one accused was caught red-handed with blood on his hands and clothes, and the three men were arrested on Thursday night in connection with the incident.
  • Gardaí are to seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
  • Three men were charged with causing harm to a named male.
  • Two further men were accused of violent disorder.
In court
  • Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court heard the case against the three men.
  • Judge Smyth set Abdul Kouadria's bond at €500 and remanded him in custody.
  • Amin Bouchemoukha made no reply to charge and was granted bail set at €200.
  • Abdul Kouadria was remanded to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was allegedly beaten, held down and repeatedly kicked in the head. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe incident ended when a woman lay across the victim. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened at 9.30 pm on a Thursday. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe incident followed a verbal altercation between the accused and the complainant, a friend. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said one accused was caught red-handed with blood on his hands and clothes. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe three men were arrested on Thursday night in connection with the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are to seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThree men were charged with causing harm to a named male. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeTwo further men were accused of violent disorder. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe three men appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Smyth set Abdul Kouadria's bond at €500 and remanded him in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtAbdul Kouadria was remanded to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe injured man had a broken eye-socket, extensive bruising and a gash to his head. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherAmin Bouchemoukha made no reply to charge and was granted bail set at €200. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Three men charged over Bachelors Walk attack stopped by 'human shield'

    First report of the Bachelors Walk case: three men charged, court appearance before Judge Bryan Smyth, bail terms and the alleged assault details.

    victim, maleaccused, Amin Bouchemoukha, 37, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Amin Bouchemoukhaaccused, Abdullah Kouadria, 21, male, Irish-Algerian, named, non-irishAbdullah Kouadriaaccused, Abdul Kouadria, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdul Kouadria