Man who attacked victim in Copper Face Jacks did 'not have emotions in check'

The court heard that the accused had thought there had been some “inappropriate behaviour” between the victim and his girlfriend

The attack happened in Copper Face Jacks nightclub on April 20. File photo: Gareth Chaney

A Mayo man who did “not have emotions in check” when he attacked a reveller in Copper Face Jacks nightclub in Dublin has been spared a custodial sentence and a criminal record.

Kevin Lester, 28, of Weatherfort, Ballyglass, Claremorris, pleaded guilty on Thursday to assault causing harm at the Dublin 2 venue on April 20.