A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting Katie O'Brien at a 2024 bar fight, and the ruling was upheld on Jan. 23, 2026.

A man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting Katie O'Brien at a bar on Temple Street in 2024. The attack occurred during a disturbance at the establishment, leading to O'Brien sustaining injuries requiring medical treatment. The case drew local attention due to concerns over safety in public venues. The defendant’s appeal against the sentence was dismissed by a higher court on January 23, 2026, upholding the original ruling.