Two Men Jailed for Violent Disorder in Killing of Nigerian Man in Dublin
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A court in Dublin has sentenced two young men for their involvement in a violent incident that led to the death of a Nigerian national, Quham Babatunde, in the Irish capital.
The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court handed down prison terms to Rory Carr, 22, and Bruno Tache, 21, after both admitted to charges linked to violent disorder during the incident, which occurred on February 15, 2025, on South Anne Street.
According to details presented in court, the violence erupted following disturbances inside a nightclub, which later spilled onto nearby streets. During the chaos, Babatunde, 34, was attacked amid multiple confrontations involving several individuals.
Prosecutors told the court that although Babatunde died that night, neither Carr nor Tache inflicted the fatal stab wound.
Another suspect accused of carrying out the stabbing has been charged with murder and is currently facing legal proceedings in Northern Ireland.
Court records showed that Carr pleaded guilty to three counts of assault causing harm to Babatunde, Adetola Adetuilehim, and another man. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that Carr punched Babatunde several times on South Anne Street after the victim had already sustained critical injuries.
The court heard that Babatunde remained standing during the assault but later collapsed to the ground.
Meanwhile, Tache admitted to assaulting the deceased and another individual, as well as taking part in violent disorder. Investigators testified that he kicked Babatunde in the head while the victim lay motionless.
In delivering judgment, Judge Orla Crowe said both men played roles in the disorder but noted that other individuals were more directly responsible for the fatal injuries. She added that Carr had a significant presence in the confrontation, though evidence suggested not all of his punches struck the victim.
The judge also observed that Tache was actively involved in violent acts across multiple locations during the incident, including South Anne Street, Duke Lane, and Dawson Street, where several people suffered injuries such as bruises during the unrest.
Both men were sentenced to three years and six months in prison for their roles in the violence surrounding Babatunde’s death.
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