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'What if he killed us both?' man assaulted ex while on bail for previous attack
Summary
A 36‑year‑old man, on bail for a prior assault, broke into his former partner's home on 5 January 2021 and attacked her in front of her child. He claimed the victim was at fault because she had changed her phone password, which he said made him paranoid. The man pleaded guilty to criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass. He had previously been convicted of assault causing harm and two counts of criminal damage, for which he received a three‑year prison sentence with six months suspended. The victim's impact statement described ongoing PTSD, panic attacks and a sense that the house was no longer safe. The court adjourned the case to 6 February 2024 for finalisation of the sentence. The man was described by counsel as a model prisoner who has attended anger‑management classes while in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'What if he killed us both?' man assaulted ex while on bail for previous attack. Charges or matters: counts of criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass on January 5, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 5, 2021 Incident
- February 6, 2024 Adjournment
- 2023-11-01 Publication
Why: " The defendant told the victim it was her fault that the incident happened because she had changed the password to her phone, which he said made him paranoid. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: counts of criminal damage, endangerment, assault and trespass on January 5, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was convicted of assault causing harm and two counts of criminal damage previously and was handed a three-year prison sentence, with a final six months suspended.; He ordered a psychological report and adjourned the matter until February 6, 2024 to set a date for finalisation of sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- local garda station
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