Man suffered ‘life-changing slash wounds’ after stabbing incident on Talbot Street, court hears

A 44-year-old man has been accused of repeatedly stabbing a man in the face, leaving “life-changing slash wounds”, during an incident on Dublin’s Talbot Street.

James Byrne, residing at a hostel, Kinlay House, Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2, was charged with assaulting the complainant, 25, on November 7th but “strongly denied” the allegation, Judge Gerard Jones heard.

Detective Garda John Tansey told Dublin District Court that the injured party was approached by the accused, who was with another person. There was an altercation, and he received “serious slash wounds to the face” and spent several days in the Mater Hospital.

The offence on conviction can carry a 10-year sentence.

Mr Byrne has been refused bail.

Questioned by Judge Jones, the detective said the injured man maintained he and Mr Byrne were not known to each other, which was not accepted by the defence.

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He added that CCTV from the area had been obtained. The altercation allegedly commenced nearby, and…

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