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Judge urged not to convict professional mixed martial arts fighter of assault as it will impact his career
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A judge has been urged not to convict a professional mixed martial arts fighter who repeatedly punched a taxi driver in a row over a fare as it will “stop him in his tracks” in terms of his career.
Dylan Tuke (24) called the taxi driver a “sap” and a “fool” and told him “you re not in your country now” before he punched him in the head and face, breaking the man s front teeth.
The assault occurred in the early hours of December 16, 2018 after Tuke hurriedly jumped into the taxi without asking if he was available and told him to go to the city centre, Garda Elaine Duffy told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Pro mixed martial arts fighter broke taxi driver’s teeth in fare row
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Isabel Hayes
A judge has been urged not to convict a professional mixed martial arts fighter who repeatedly punched a taxi driver in a row over a fare as it will “stop him in his tracks” in terms of his career.
Dylan Tuke (24) called the taxi driver a “sap” and a “fool” and told him “you’re not in your country now” before he punched him in the head and face, breaking the man’s front teeth.
The assault occurred in the early hours of December 16th, 2018 after Tuke hurriedly jumped into the taxi without asking if he was available and told him to go to the city centre, Garda Elaine Duffy told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
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Boyle woman carrying hammer had 123 previous convictions
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A Boyle woman with 123 previous convictions who was found by Gardai to be carrying a hammer appeared in Carrick-on- Shannon District Court on November 27.
Stephanie Murphy, 48 Termon Road, Boyle, Co Roscommon pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour on October 12, 2020 at River View, Boyle. A charge of criminal damage was struck out.
Sgt Gallagher said that at 2.50am the Gardai in Boyle received a call and attended the River View area. They noted Ms Murphy walking towards them and she was carrying a hammer.
Garda Duffy knew the defendant and instructed her to drop the hammer and desist. She did so and was arrested at the scene.