‘Remorseless’ sex attacker Anthony Lyons walks free from prison

Anthony Lyons, who in 2010 sexually assaulted a young woman in Dublin, is now a free man.

Walking from Arbour Hill Prison a little before 9am this morning, he made no comment to waiting media upon his release.

It is believed that he then made his way straight to the airport via taxi.

Lyons, a millionaire aviation broker who resided on Dublin’s upmarket Griffith Ave, attacked his 28-year-old victim as she made her way home on the morning of October 3, 2010.

During his 2012 trail, Lyons blamed a combination of alcohol, cough syrup and cholesterol medication for his atrocious actions.

He was initially given what ultimately amounted to six-month prison term, however, following public outcry his time behind bars was eventually increased to a total of two years.

Speaking on Newstalk radio this morning, the victim’s father said the 54-year-old sex attacker had never shown remorse.

"He got his legal team to read an apology out after he finally admitted he attacked her – but still claimed that he wasn't guilty.

"That's not remorse in our eyes."

Last month, the young woman’s aunt had said in conversation with The Irish Mirror: “Lyons in my view is a danger to society, 100 percent.

“I don’t think the women of Dublin are safe with him walking the streets. If I was out in broad daylight and saw him I would panic."

During his trial, the court heard that the Drumcondra-man had "rugby tackled" his victim to the ground, subsequently dragging her into nearby bushes where he sexually assaulted her.

He was eventually interrupted by passers by and fled the scene.

Legal representatives for Lyons had argued that their client was a man of good character. They said he suffered an "enormous loss of reputation," as a result of the incident, which had been caused by "an irresistible urge".

And his wife of almost 25 years, Eileen, had told the court during evidence that the attack was "beyond all understanding" and that he had "never lifted a hand" to her or anyone else.

She added: "My husband is a kind and gentle man."