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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Devon Hennessy admits assault of man attacked with ‘branding stamp'
Devon Hennessy (29) appeared before the three-judge court this morning One of five men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting a man at a house in Dublin in an incident in which a 'branding stamp' was allegedly produced has pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm. Devon Hennessy (29) of Edgewood Lawns, Corduff, Dublin 15, also admitted at the Special Criminal Court today to assaulting the victim as part of a joint enterprise aimed at 'enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation to commit a serious offence'. Hennessy, who appeared before the three-judge court this morning wearing a black Nike-branded pullover, pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of Barry Moore at a house on Sheephill Avenue, Dublin 15 on 12 February 2025. Asked for his plea on a second charge of assault causing serious harm on Mr Moore in the same place on the same date 'for the purpose of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation to commit a serious offence', Hennessy replied: 'guilty'. Fiona Murphy SC, prosecuting, had said that the pleas were on a 'full facts basis' and that the State was asking the court to take two further charges on the indictment against Hennessy into account. Devon Hennessy Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 28th Hennessy has been remanded in custody to 7 October this year for a sentencing date to be fixed. Four of his co-accused are awaiting trial in connection with the assault, and are due back before the court on Thursday. They are his brothers Jason Hennessy Jr (28) and Brandon Hennessy (22) of Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; as well as 45-year-old Kenneth Fitzsimons and his son Dean Fitzsimons, of Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor has said it may be possible to fit the trial into the court's schedule for the next term. From top left: Kenneth Fitzsimons, Dean Fitzsimons. Bottom from left: Jason Hennessy Jnr, Brandon Hennessy, Devon Hennessy The four are charged with false imprisonment, intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm and with participating in or contributing to the activity of a criminal organisation by assaulting the alleged victim, causing him serious harm. Jason Hennessy Jr is further charged with threatening to damage property and producing a branding stamp to intimidate another person during a dispute or a fight on the same date and at the same location. Brandon Hennessy is charged with producing a "steel breaker bar" in a manner likely to intimidate another person while committing or appearing to be about to commit an assault. Dean Fitzsimons is charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to the alleged victim and producing a metal branding stamp and a steel breaker bar. Kenneth Fitzsimons is charged with producing a steel breaker bar and an axe during the course of a dispute or fight.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Glasgow Times
Men gave false name to lure pensioner to door before killing him, court told
Stephen Ridgeway, 72, died in hospital more than a month after the attack at his home in Keynsham, near Bristol, in the early hours of November 3 last year. He was assaulted by Wayne Milsom, 50, and Ryan Robbins, 34, who had forced their way in to steal drugs, jurors at Bristol Crown Court heard on Monday. At the door, one of the men said his name was 'Matty' – an acquaintance of Mr Ridgeway's, leading him to open the door. Prosecutor Anna Vigars KC said both men went on to ransack the house, demand drugs and assault Mr Ridgeway so severely that he never recovered. They are charged with murder, manslaughter and burglary. Both admit being present but claim they acted in self-defence. Mr Ridgeway was taken to hospital that morning with six fractured ribs and breathing difficulties, and died on December 7 despite being transferred to intensive care. 'He was, despite all the care, unable to recover from those injuries and in the end died of those injuries and their complications,' Ms Vigars said. The court heard he suffered from a pre-existing lung condition, which made him particularly vulnerable to chest trauma. A pathologist found bruising to his ear and other signs of injury that did not match a simple fall. Inside the house, police discovered jars of flour spilt across the kitchen, cupboards emptied and bottles of Hennessy among the items taken. Blood was found on a hammer, a champagne bottle and two knives, jurors were told. The trial is being heard at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA) Ms Vigars said: 'This was a visit paid by those who were clearly intent on achieving something – we say, intent on getting their hands on the drugs they believed were in the house.' The victim's lodger, Ben Haughton, denied selling drugs and told police he had gone to bed early and was only woken when he heard officers arrive at the house. When he went downstairs, he found Mr Ridgeway with clear injuries and sat with him while he gave an account to police. Mr Ridgeway is said to have suggested one of the men may have previously pushed him into a hedge – an incident linked to Robbins, jurors were told. Milsom gave a prepared statement to police in which he claimed he had gone to the house to buy drugs and was invited in. He said Mr Ridgeway became irritated and pulled a knife on him, leading to a struggle in which he disarmed the victim and pushed him away in self-defence. He told police: 'All of my actions were in lawful self-defence, as I genuinely feared for my safety.' Robbins gave no comment in interview but accepts he was present at the time. Ms Vigars said: 'The prosecution position is that it was Mr Milsom who went into the house, with the encouragement and assistance of Mr Robbins, in order to steal, probably to try to find drugs. 'Those two were the aggressors. 'Mr Milsom may have been the one who used more violence but Mr Robbins was there to provide him with encouragement – to spur him on, if you like. 'Mr Robbins's presence meant it was two against one from Mr Ridgeway's point of view.' The trial continues.
Western Telegraph
a day ago
- Western Telegraph
Men gave false name to lure pensioner to door before killing him, court told
Stephen Ridgeway, 72, died in hospital more than a month after the attack at his home in Keynsham, near Bristol, in the early hours of November 3 last year. He was assaulted by Wayne Milsom, 50, and Ryan Robbins, 34, who had forced their way in to steal drugs, jurors at Bristol Crown Court heard on Monday. At the door, one of the men said his name was 'Matty' – an acquaintance of Mr Ridgeway's, leading him to open the door. Prosecutor Anna Vigars KC said both men went on to ransack the house, demand drugs and assault Mr Ridgeway so severely that he never recovered. They are charged with murder, manslaughter and burglary. Both admit being present but claim they acted in self-defence. Mr Ridgeway was taken to hospital that morning with six fractured ribs and breathing difficulties, and died on December 7 despite being transferred to intensive care. 'He was, despite all the care, unable to recover from those injuries and in the end died of those injuries and their complications,' Ms Vigars said. The court heard he suffered from a pre-existing lung condition, which made him particularly vulnerable to chest trauma. A pathologist found bruising to his ear and other signs of injury that did not match a simple fall. Inside the house, police discovered jars of flour spilt across the kitchen, cupboards emptied and bottles of Hennessy among the items taken. Blood was found on a hammer, a champagne bottle and two knives, jurors were told. The trial is being heard at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA) Ms Vigars said: 'This was a visit paid by those who were clearly intent on achieving something – we say, intent on getting their hands on the drugs they believed were in the house.' The victim's lodger, Ben Haughton, denied selling drugs and told police he had gone to bed early and was only woken when he heard officers arrive at the house. When he went downstairs, he found Mr Ridgeway with clear injuries and sat with him while he gave an account to police. Mr Ridgeway is said to have suggested one of the men may have previously pushed him into a hedge – an incident linked to Robbins, jurors were told. Milsom gave a prepared statement to police in which he claimed he had gone to the house to buy drugs and was invited in. He said Mr Ridgeway became irritated and pulled a knife on him, leading to a struggle in which he disarmed the victim and pushed him away in self-defence. He told police: 'All of my actions were in lawful self-defence, as I genuinely feared for my safety.' Robbins gave no comment in interview but accepts he was present at the time. Ms Vigars said: 'The prosecution position is that it was Mr Milsom who went into the house, with the encouragement and assistance of Mr Robbins, in order to steal, probably to try to find drugs. 'Those two were the aggressors. 'Mr Milsom may have been the one who used more violence but Mr Robbins was there to provide him with encouragement – to spur him on, if you like. 'Mr Robbins's presence meant it was two against one from Mr Ridgeway's point of view.' The trial continues.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rémy updates tariff guidance in US, China
French spirits major Rémy Cointreau has lowered the net impact it expects to receive from tariffs in China, but increased it in the US. The news was announced in the company's first quarter results alongside an investment in French non-alcoholic spirits business JNPR. In the company's first quarter results for its fiscal 2025-26 period, published today (25 July), the group said it expected total net impact of €10m ($12.9m) from tariffs in China, a cut on the previous €40m forecast. However, for the US, the group said it now expects to see a hit of €35m, which is €10m more than the prior €25m estimate. The improved tariffs guidance in China follows the establishment of a minimum-price agreement between the company and Chinese authorities, the group said. Earlier in July, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) confirmed anti-dumping duties were to be imposed on EU brandy imports but some companies will be exempt after agreeing a deal on prices. Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau, and Hennessy were to be exempted, Just Drinks understood at the time. The Mount Gay brand owner added in today's results statement that: "As revised estimates of the impact of customs duties are less than anticipates, the group has opted to reallocate part of its investments, particularly in China." Following the tariffs guidance change, the business said it now expects to see organic decline in current operating profit "of mid-to-high-single-digits", an improvement on the prior expectation of "a decline of mid-to-high-teens". In its first quarter ended in June, Rémy booked €220.8m in total sales, a 1.8% reported and 5.7% organic increase on the year prior. Its Cognac division saw sales decline 3.1% on a reported basis but grow 1.3% organically to €131.3m. Its liqueurs and spirits unit saw sales grow 13.6% on a reported basis and 17.3% organically. In the same results statement, Rémy also announced its investment in a French non-alcoholic spirits brand JNPR. Financial details of the investment, which was made via the group's venture fund Rémy Cointreau Corporate Ventures, were not disclosed. "This investment aligns with Rémy Cointreau's strategy of anticipating and testing emerging consumption trends, such as fast-growing demand for alcohol-free alternatives in France and internationally," the Bruichladdich whisky producer said. JNPR's portfolio includes an alcohol-free spritz and bitter, as well as a range of sugar-free non-alcoholic bottled spirits. The investment is expected to enable JNPR "to accelerate its development in France and in select international markets", Rémy said, adding that as part of the deal, it's ventures arm would "contribute operational expertise in distribution and marketing". "Rémy updates tariff guidance in US, China" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Parents at ‘wits end' over failure to provide special care bed for teenager with ‘overdose tendencies'
The parents of a vulnerable teenager are 'at their wits end' as there is no bed available for their child across three units, the High Court has heard. As recently as last week, a judge ordered that the teenager be taken into special care for their own safety. There are 'significant concerns' for the safety of the child who is 'suicidal' with 'overdose tendencies', said Sarah McKechnie, barrister for Tusla . 'It is my understanding a bed won't be available until in or around August 25th.' The young person is in hospital following a recent overdose and the parents are refusing to allow them to be discharged, said Brendan Hennessy, barrister for the parents, adding this approach was 'a last-ditch effort' to keep the teenager safe. READ MORE Mr Justice John Jordan last week granted orders to Tusla in respect of three children who the agency said needed special care – the most secure form of care available – for their own safety. No beds were available then, but two became available on Tuesday, leaving one child in crisis with no place. 'My clients can't understand why the High Court order has not been complied with,' said Mr Hennessy. Thursday's sitting was the first weekly special-care list since June 19th to include a 'no beds' section. Five weeks ago, Mr Justice Jordan said it was like 'winning the All-Ireland' to know every child in crisis who needed a special care bed had one. It was, he said, the 'first time' in more than six months there wasn't a 'no beds' list. 'I want to see the situation which is now existing maintained,' he said, adding that he hoped he was 'not tempting fate'. On Thursday, he said it was 'quite absurd that we are seeing no-bed cases reappear on the list . . . I hope that [the child] will get a bed without any further delay'. Though there are 26 special-care beds in the State, just 16 are operational due to difficulties recruiting and retaining staff, the court heard. Mr Hennessy said he would be issuing plenary proceedings against Tusla for its alleged failings in the child's care. The bed due to be available in August 'isn't guaranteed' and the child's parents wanted the court 'to utilise any tool available . . . to try to get compliance with court order', Mr Hennessy said. He suggested a 'per diem fine' be levied for every day the child was not in special care. The judge said 'trotting out a solution like per diem fines' while he was 'on [his] feet' was not 'how [suggested solutions] should be done'. He said 'a lot of findings will have to be made' before he could consider it. His court had examined why 10 special care beds remained unavailable in June of last year and found inadequate staffing to be the main reason. 'It is difficult to find culpability where there is inability to solve a problem despite the best efforts of [Tusla],' he told Mr Hennessy. 'So I will consider what you said but frankly, it is not a discussion that should be had at all. [Tusla] and the relevant departments are aware of a court order in existence . . . which is not being complied with in circumstances where the State agency knows the life, safety, development and welfare of this child is in jeopardy.' The court earlier heard one of the other children in respect of whom a special care order had been made had not been located. The young teenager had been discharged from special care some months ago but had repeatedly absconded from their follow-on placement and was found on one occasion in an overdosed state. 'Steps are being taken to locate [them],' the court heard on Thursday.
