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Love Island Star's Terrifying Restaurant Attack Revealed
4 Jul
Summary
- Influencer attacked in Dublin restaurant after receiving online messages.
- The assault left her needing stitches and feeling unsafe everywhere.
- Her attacker received an 18-month sentence, serving 13 months.
Love Island contestant Charleen Murphy previously disclosed the details of a violent attack she experienced before her appearance on the show. The Irish influencer was assaulted in a Dublin restaurant in February 2023, an incident that left her with a laceration on her head requiring stitches.
Murphy recounted that the attacker had been sending her messages online. The assault occurred while she was dining with a friend. She described the shock of being hit, causing her head to forcefully impact her glass, which then shattered. Her attacker was sentenced to 18 months in prison, though he was released in 2024 after serving 13 months of his sentence.