Ireland Named in reporting
David Hearns
Born between March 1991 and March 1992, from the ages reported. 1 report across 1 case, 2 Mar 2026 to 2 Mar 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted
- Born
- Between March 1991 and March 1992, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Assault on a peace officer
- Where
- Co. Dublin
- Reporting
- 1 report, 2 Mar 2026 to 2 Mar 2026
- Outlets
- gript.ie
Cases
latest first- Man sentenced for assaulting a peace officer in Dublin Assault on a peace officer · Co. Dublin
On 21 September 2023, after a theft spree at Woodies DIY, David Hearns, 34, and a woman fled in a stolen car and were pursued by gardaí to Basin Street Flats, Dublin. The woman sprayed a corrosive bleach-like substance into Garda Colin Byrne's eye, causing temporary loss of sight, while Hearns caused Garda Ben Fallon a muscular back injury during a struggle on the ground. Hearns pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a peace officer, theft, and allowing himself to be carried in a stolen car. On 2 March 2026, he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment with the final 12 months suspended, 12 months' probation supervision, consecutive to a custodial sentence he is already serving.
Sentenced, 2 Mar 2026Convicted · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming David Hearns, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 2 Mar2026Garda feared for his sight after "shameful" assault - Griptconvicted, David Hearns, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Hearns
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