Suspended term for ‘catastrophic’ assault

A Dublin teenager who took part in a terrifying assault that had “catastrophic” consequences for his young victim has been given a suspended sentence.

Garda Shane McGrath said the then 17-year-old victim managed to run away from a group of youths after being stabbed multiple times in the back. However, he soon found it difficult to breathe and slowed down.

The group caught up with him and he was stabbed repeatedly. He was also hit with a crutch and a baton before a resident chased the group away and brought the teenager into their home.