– Violent attack on Donegal student by former boxer
– Unprovoked assault on student by ex-boxer.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A former boxer in Cobh, Cork, punched a student from Donegal in an unprovoked attack, leaving him with long-term dental damage. The incident occurred outside the Village Inn pub on Newtown Road in Cobh on October 16, 2022. The victim, Jude McCrossan, had recently moved to Cork from Inishowen to study when the assault took place.
According to court presenter Inspector Tony O’Sullivan, the assault occurred in the early hours of the morning as McCrossan and his friend, Daniel O’Sullivan, were making their way home. James Mahony, a 58-year-old man from Cobh, punched McCrossan in the face without any provocation, causing significant injuries. McCrossan suffered a split lip, substantial bleeding, and a broken tooth as a result of the attack, requiring €1,500 worth of dental work with the possibility of needing a complete tooth replacement.
During the court proceedings, Mahony claimed that McCrossan had approached him aggressively and punched him in the shoulder for no reason. He stated that he, being a former boxer, punched both friends in self-defense, aiming for the chin as a natural response. Despite Mahony’s defense, the court found him guilty of assault based on McCrossan’s version of events.
In response to Mahony’s claims of being the victim of aggression, Defense Solicitor Don Ryan argued that the students had consumed more alcohol than they admitted and that McCrossan’s behavior was aggressive. However, Judge Marie Keane dismissed these claims, stating that Mahony’s evidence was “quite extraordinary” and found him guilty of assault.
Mahony was remanded on continuing bail until July 18 for the preparation of a victim impact statement. The court’s decision highlights the serious consequences of unprovoked violence and the importance of accountability in such cases. This incident serves as a reminder of the need to address aggression and violence in society to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals..
1. Former boxer punched Donegal student in unprovoked assault
2. Former boxer assaulted Donegal student without provocation.
