Two men jailed for Midleton assault that left victim with fractured jaw and anxiety
A man was attacked by a group of four on Main Street, Midleton, Co Cork, at 1.20am on 6 August 2023, suffering a fractured jaw, fractured cheek bone, eye socket damage, fractured ribs, and was later diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Kelvin Lynch, a man who was 17 at the time of the offence, and Tyrese Emerhu, a man aged 23, were arrested in connection with the assault. Both pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm and violent disorder. At Cork Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan, Lynch was sentenced to three years with the last two suspended and Emerhu to three and a half years with the last 12 months suspended.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was attacked by a group of four people, suffering a fractured jaw, fractured cheek bone, damage to his eye socket, fractured ribs, and requiring dental implants.
- The victim was diagnosed with anxiety and depression arising from the attack and still feels unsafe in public.
- When
- The assault occurred at 1.20am on 6 August 2023.
- Where
- Main Street, Midleton, Co Cork.
- Investigation
- CCTV footage was harvested from the scene.
- Charges
- Both men pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm and violent disorder.
- In court
- Sentencing took place at Cork Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan.
- Sentence
- Lynch was jailed for three years with the last two years suspended; Emerhu was jailed for three and a half years with the last 12 months suspended.
- Other details
- Lynch was 17 at the time of the offence and had 22 previous convictions; Emerhu had seven previous convictions including one for assault.
- Both men brought compensation of between €1,000 and €1,500 to court for the victim.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim was attacked by a group of four people. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim suffered a fractured jaw, fractured cheek bone, damage to his eye socket, and fractured ribs. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim had to get dental implants as a result of the assault. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was diagnosed with anxiety and depression arising from the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim still feels unsafe when in public. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim still suffers from a lack of feeling in his bottom lip and has difficulty with hot and cold drinks. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim spent five days as an inpatient at Cork University Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault occurred at 1.20am on 6 August 2023 on Main Street, Midleton, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationCCTV footage was harvested from the scene. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeBoth men pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm and violent disorder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe sentencing took place at Cork Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceLynch was jailed for three years with the last two years suspended. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceEmerhu was jailed for three and a half years with the last 12 months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
- otherEmerhu made full admissions when arrested; Lynch did not make admissions but subsequently entered a guilty plea. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLynch was 17 when the assault occurred. (irishtimes.com)
- otherEmerhu has seven previous convictions including a conviction for assault. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLynch has 22 previous convictions including one for violent disorder. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoth men brought compensation of between €1,000 and €1,500 to court for the victim. (irishtimes.com)
- otherEmerhu is employed as a tree surgeon and is financially providing for his younger siblings. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLynch now works as a plasterer in Donegal and moved there to live with his father after the attack. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 2 May2025Two jailed for Midleton assault that left victim with anxiety and depression
Sentencing details: Lynch (17 at time of offence, lesser role) jailed 3 years with 2 suspended; Emerhu jailed 3½ years with 12 months suspended. Both pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and violent disorder. Victim suffered fractured jaw, fractured cheek bone, eye socket damage, fractured ribs, needed dental implants, and was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Both men brought €1,000–€1,500 compensation to court.
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