Man imprisoned for 'unprovoked attack' on social media influencer Charleen Murphy

Judge Orla Crowe said the CCTV evidence shown to the court was 'absolutely shocking footage that came out of nowhere'

Charleen Murphy told the court that she had “a physical scar on her forehead, but that emotional scars don’t fade”.  File picture: Charleen Murphy/Instagram

A man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for an “unprovoked and unwarranted attack” on a social media influencer earlier this year.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Craig O’Brien (28) of Thomond Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Charleen Murphy at the Grafton Capital Hotel, Dublin 2, on February 10 last. He has 10 previous convictions, including two for assault.