Ireland Named in reporting
Matthew Hayes Rice
Born between October 1996 and October 1997, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 1 case, 5 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, accused
- Born
- Between October 1996 and October 1997, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Assault causing harm
- Where
- Co. Dublin
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 5 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026
- Outlets
- irishmirror.ie, gript.ie
Cases
latest first- Man sentenced for assault causing harm in Tallaght Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin
Matthew Hayes Rice, 29, a man, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after stabbing a female childhood friend in the side with a knife during a fight over drug consumption at Exchange Hall, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24, on June 15, 2020. The woman sustained a 9cm deep stab wound and was treated at Tallaght Hospital. Rice disappeared from his scheduled sentencing in July 2026 and was picked up by Gardaí almost three months later while collecting social welfare. He was sentenced in the Circuit Criminal Court in October 2026 to two years and three months in jail, with credit for time served.
Sentenced, 13 Oct 2026Convicted, accused · 3 reports
Timeline
every report naming Matthew Hayes Rice, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 14 Oct2026FAI coach who stabbed close friend jailed: 'Shocking and grim'convicted, Matthew Hayes Rice, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Hayes Rice
- 13 Oct2026Man jailed for stabbing childhood friend in Tallaght apartment - Griptconvicted, Matthew Hayes Rice, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Hayes Rice
- 5 Oct2026Man who dodged sentencing arrested collecting dole - Griptaccused, Matthew Hayes Rice, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Hayes Rice
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