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Hostel attacker avoids jail

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, Sandra Moore, aged 54 and a resident of Bru Hostel on Thomas Street, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on 27 June 2017. The assault involved Moore grabbing the victim's throat, shaking her, and pushing her to the ground while taking a radio. The victim received medical assistance and was later hospitalized; she subsequently died of liver failure, a death the court found unrelated to the assault. Moore was sentenced to a suspended two‑year prison term by Ms Justice Patricia Ryan, who imposed the suspension on the condition that Moore keep the peace and engage with Probation Services. Moore thanked the judge, stated she had stopped drinking, and was supported by her sister in court. The victim's mother forgave Moore and expressed prayers for her. Moore's defence cited a bipolar disorder diagnosis and conveyed regrets to the victim's family.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Hostel attacker avoids jail. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at this address on June 27, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 27, 2017 Incident
• 2019-10-25 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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