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Drunk man bit bar security after punching manager

Summary

In a Dublin pub incident, 23‑year‑old Raul Poama, intoxicated, was denied entry to Fibber Magees around 11.40 pm. He punched a manager, causing swelling, then fled. A security guard attempted to apprehend him; Poama screamed, bit the guard on the chest and stomach, leaving bite marks. Neither victim required medical treatment and both declined victim impact statements. Poama pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault on 3 December 2023. Judge Orla Crowe, noting the incident was "unedifying" and "very sorry", imposed a three‑month sentence suspended on strict conditions for two years. Poama had no prior convictions, had brought €2,000 to court as a gesture of remorse, and the judge directed €1,000 to the manager and the remainder to charity. No medical or further legal actions were reported beyond the suspended sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drunk man bit bar security after punching manager. Charges or matters: two counts of common assault on December 3, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 3, 2023 Incident
• 2024-11-27 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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