Sir, – Hugo Kiernan’s reflections on the fate of Louis Suarez (June 27th) and his observation that if a youngster had done the same on O’Connell Street in Dublin in full view of CCTV and passers-by he “would have the book thrown at him” is sadly not the likely outcome.
My son was hospitalised after a serious assault off O’Connell Street three weeks ago in full view of CCTV and passers-by.
To date no-one has been arrested, charged, or indeed had “the book thrown at them”. – Yours, etc,
BRENDAN McMAHON,
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Elmwood,
Naas,
Co Kildare.