‘Unprovoked and unwarranted’ attack on social media influencer

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

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