Man who assaulted another man in pub in Offaly thought he was a Putin supporter

A man who assaulted another man because he thought he was Russian and a supporter of Vladimir Putin came before last week's district court.

On March 12, 2022, Adam Mooney (31), 23 Earlsfort Avenue, Lucan, Dublin, was socialising in Enright's Bar and Lounge in Emmet Square, Birr.

The injured party Kajetan Majewski was also there. An altercation took place and Adam Mooney assaulted Mr Majewski who received a fracture to his right nasal bone as a result. Mr Mooney had five previous convictions for road traffic and public order offences.

Solicitor Donal Farrelly said when Adam Mooney was in the pub he got into a conversation with two foreign nationals who he believed were Russians that were in support of Putin. Mr Mooney was backing the Ukrainians.

The conversation got out of hand. As it turned out the people were Polish and Mr Mooney's girlfriend is Polish. He is very ashamed, said Mr Farrelly.

The defendant has one child and is working. He will pay compensation and is very apologetic.

Judge Andrew Cody noted that the medical report said the injured party had suffered loss of consciousness.

He felt €3,000 would be appropriate compensation. He adjourned the case to June 28 next for finalisation of the case.