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Clive McCarthy, a 45-year-old Dublin man, avoids jail time after pleading guilty to assaulting pub security with a hammer. The incident occurred at The Bloody Stream near Howth Railway Station on October 6, 2024. McCarthy received 240 hours of community service instead of a two-year sentence. The assault stemmed from a previous altercation when staff refused him entry due to his attire. McCarthy, under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, returned hours later with a hammer, injuring two guards. Despite his violent behavior, the judge considered it a marginal case due to his history of addiction, mental health issues, and new role caring for his stroke-hit brother. McCarthys community service offers a chance for redemption without prison.

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