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Topic Originator: D.A. Eff Ceee
Date: Wed 28 Jan 12:40
Benny has been handed 200 Hours Community Service for his assault.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 28 Jan 13:09
Spared jail because he pled guilty really. Club have come out and stated he will remain club captain.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 28 Jan 13:25
Following the sentencing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on January 28, 2026, Dunfermline Athletic CEO David Cook issued an official statement confirming that Kyle Benedictus will continue in his role as club captain.
Summary of the Official Statement
The club highlighted that they conducted a thorough internal investigation following the incident at Freddy`s Bar in March 2024. Key points from the statement include:
Transparency: Cook noted that from the start, both Benedictus and teammate Sam Fisher (whose charges were dropped) were "open and honest with the club."
The Incident: The club described the event as "regrettable" but noted that Benedictus became involved while "attempting to protect a team-mate." They also expressed well-wishes for the victim’s recovery
Sentence: 200 hours of unpaid work (Community Payback Order)
Charge: Assault to severe injury.
Mitigation: Previous good character, genuine remorse, and provocation.
Club Action: Retained as Club Captain.
The court also noted that while the injury (a broken neck bone) was severe, the fall was an "unfortunate" consequence of a scuffle rather than a premeditated attack, which contributed to him avoiding jail.
Post Edited (Wed 28 Jan 13:29)
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Wed 28 Jan 13:35
As much as I like Bene and the great job he did being capt.I think him staying capt sends out the wrong msg to young fans ,we have a number of players in the team who can take on the roll of captain,just look at who capt the last two games as an example
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Wed 28 Jan 14:10
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 28 Jan 13:25
The club described the event as "regrettable" but noted that Benedictus became involved while "attempting to protect a team-mate." .
Bad circumstances and unfortunate injury suffered by the attacker - but is that not what you would expect your captain to do?
Can you imagine Norrie turning around and walking away if someone was attacking one of the youngsters in his team?
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 28 Jan 14:14
"Spared jail because he pled guilty really."
spared jail because the injured party was deemed to be the instigator of events
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Wed 28 Jan 14:15
He will do his punishment,he will regret what’s happened and learn from it.Lets move on.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Wed 28 Jan 14:53
Good on him for sticking up for his younger friend and colleague.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Wed 28 Jan 14:57
I would have thought less of him if he had just stood back and let his teammate get picked on.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 28 Jan 15:03
And the “ victim “ the instigator who started it and assaulted Fisher gets off Scot free because he “ lost “ ?
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Wed 28 Jan 15:43
I doubt Bene’s case was helped with a previous incident on record.
Post Edited (Wed 28 Jan 15:43)
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Wed 28 Jan 15:48
I know some folk might find this hard to believe but some people who get punched in the pus actually deserve it. Sometimes its the only way people take a telling.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 28 Jan 15:58
I just think this is sensible all round.
I think the previous hearing was in more detail, explaining the circumstances and timeline better.it was unfortunate that the agitator was injured in this way.
He has a sentence, which is appropriate, he was `sticking up` for a team mate from someone who was behaving badly.
It`s unfortunate that the guy was injured in this way, and that`s what the community service is for.
The club statement is decent, and as far as I know Bene has been a really good captain, he is always helping in community activities.
I`m not condoning violence, but the justice system has to have an element of redemption, and this is appropriate.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:00
Quote:
General Zod, Wed 28 Jan 15:48
I know some folk might find this hard to believe but some people who get punched in the pus actually deserve it. Sometimes its the only way people take a telling.
The world would be a lot better place, and folk would behave a lot nicer, if they were exposed to a punch in the puss as a teenager. One of the biggest lessons to be learnt comes in the form of a clenched fist, and very quickly teaches you to think before acting
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:22
Good on Bene for sticking up for his team mate and subsequently pleading guilty, and good on the club for their investigation and keeping him as club captain.
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Topic Originator: 1885_ChillPar
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:24
Quote:
General Zod, Wed 28 Jan 15:48
I know some folk might find this hard to believe but some people who get punched in the pus actually deserve it. Sometimes its the only way people take a telling.
This! Google so called victim, he seems to have a history of picking fights in Edinburgh. Just picked on the wrong person this time.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:30
I think its all speculation at the end of the day. The court assessed the circumstances and decided on the sentance. Bene will have to do his unpaid community service and we all move on.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:42
Daily Record reports what happened
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-footballer-spared-jail-after-36629360
Topic Originator: 1885_ChillPar like
Date: Wed 28 Jan 16:24
`This! Google so called victim, he seems to have a history of picking fights in Edinburgh. Just picked on the wrong person this time`
Did so and got this again from the Daily Record -
During the struggle cowardly Wilkes is seen to approach Mr Dewar from behind and punch him to the ground, kick him to the head and attempting to stamp on him as he lay prone on the ground.
Wilkes is then seen to knock out barmaid Barbara Keszthelyi with a single punch to the face as she tries to break up the violent melee.
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