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Woman felt husband was trying to kill her during knife attack

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Philip Byrne (41) pleaded guilty to assault, threatening to kill or cause serious harm, production of a kitchen knife and false imprisonment after a knife attack on his wife on 2 December 2020. Byrne stabbed his wife in the abdomen, then again in the breast and hand, causing permanent nerve damage and requiring surgery. The wife, who later withdrew her statement and claimed the incident was accidental, had previously reconciled with Byrne. Byrne, with 39 prior convictions mainly for traffic offences, was remanded in custody and the sentencing was adjourned to June. The judge ordered a spousal assault risk assessment by the Probation Service. Byrne's defence highlighted his remorse, reconciliation with his partner, and the impact of his 15‑month custody during Covid, including the loss of his mother.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman felt husband was trying to kill her during knife attack. Charges or matters: assault, threatening to kill or cause serious harm, production of a kitchen knife and false imprisonment at the family home on December 2, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 2, 2020 Incident
• 2022-03-11 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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