Isabel HayesA man who took part in an unprovoked, “vicious and sustained” late-night city centre attack in Dublin, kicking and punching the victim as he lay on the ground, has been jailed for 18 months. Grimes, of Goatstown Close, Dundrum, Dublin 14, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to the man. “This was a sustained, vicious attack,” the judge said. The court heard he is remorseful for his actions that night and had €2500 in court as a token of his remorse. The court heard the victim did not wish to take the money, but requested that it be donated to charity.

Source: The Herald January 17, 2026 08:06 UTC