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Knife-wielding ex attacked partner and teenager in their own home
Summary
A 36‑year‑old man was sentenced to 32 months' imprisonment for assaulting his former partner and her 15‑year‑old daughter in their home. He pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm on 23 November 2021. The judge described the attacks as having "severely traumatised" the victims in a place that should be a refuge. He was given a headline sentence of four years on both counts, reduced to three years and two months with the final six months suspended on strict conditions. The defendant has 78 prior convictions, including four for threatening behaviour, and is currently on remand. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim except in relation to their children.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Knife-wielding ex attacked partner and teenager in their own home. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm on November 23, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 23, 2021 Incident
- December 2021 Other
- 2022-07-21 Publication
Why: He said his client had a good work history but finds himself in difficult financial circumstances because he is in custody. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm on November 23, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Eimear Dodd A knife-wielding offender who "severely traumatised" his former partner and her teenage daughter during an attack in their home has been jailed for 32 months. She sentenced the defendant to three years and two months imprisonment on both counts, with the final six months suspended on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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