Dublin Castle security man spared jail for 'explosive' workplace attack

Griffith O’Keefe, 46, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm during to Noel Redmond, 62, at Dublin Castle during an “explosive moment” on February 27, 2018.

A Dublin Castle security man, who lost control and jumped on a colleague before repeatedly hitting him in the face, has been spared a jail sentence and 240 hours’ community service.

Griffith O’Keefe, 46, with an address at St Patrick’s Avenue, North Strand, Dublin 3, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm during to Noel Redmond, 62, at Dublin Castle during an “explosive moment” on February 27, 2018.