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70th birthday celebrations 'tarnished' by head-butt

Summary

Kevin Lacey, 31, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after head‑butting Trevor Howard, a 70‑year‑old man celebrating his mother's birthday, at the Magpie Inn in Dalkey on 15 September 2019. The assault left Howard with a nose injury, blood on his face and swollen eyes, and he was taken to hospital. Lacey had a prior conviction for affray in 2009. Garda Ciaran Russell reported that Lacey and Howard had not known each other before the incident and that the altercation occurred shortly after midnight. The court heard that the victim and his family felt the birthday celebrations were "tarnished" by the assault. Lacey was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment, fully suspended, with strict conditions including payment of €3,000 to the victim within one year. The judge described the incident as unfortunate and noted the victim's reasonable recovery.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 70th birthday celebrations 'tarnished' by head-butt. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Magpie Inn, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, on September 15, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 15, 2019 Incident
• 2021-06-04 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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