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Suspended sentence for man who robbed victim and broke his jaw in "frenzied attack"

Date
2016-02-12

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In February 2016, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court sentenced 27‑year‑old Dean Moore to a suspended three‑and‑a‑half‑year term for assault causing harm and robbery. The offence occurred on 3 June 2013 on Pearse Street when Moore, claiming a mistaken belief that the victim was threatening a woman, attacked Conor Muldoon. Moore kicked Muldoon in the head, face, leg and chest, forcing him to surrender his phone and wallet, worth €400. Muldoon suffered a fractured jaw and broken nose and was treated at St James' Hospital. Moore pleaded guilty, had previously handed over €900 as a gesture of remorse, and was described by defence as a bright, good‑with‑numbers young man from a difficult background. The judge noted the incident was isolated and out of character, and the sentence was fully suspended on conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who robbed victim and broke his jaw in "frenzied attack". Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Conor Muldoon and the robbery of his wallet and his phone, valued at €400, at Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on June 3, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

June 3, 2013 Incident
2016-02-12 Publication

Case subjects

Dean Moore

Defendant

Charges: assault causing harm to Conor Muldoon and the robbery of his wallet and his phone, valued at €400, at Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on June 3, 2013 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: She imposed a three and a half year sentence which she suspended in full on conditions.