Ireland Dean Hayes, 37, sentenced to 12 years for stabbing doctor in Castletroy, Limerick
Dean Hayes, 37, was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment with two years suspended at the Central Criminal Court for breaking into the home of doctor Waleed Mustafa, 45, in Castletroy, Limerick, on 20 June 2024 and stabbing him multiple times with a knife. Hayes, who had 129 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and assault causing serious harm after the DPP entered a nolle prosequi on the attempted murder charge.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced3 Feb
Key facts
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- whatThe first knife broke during the attack and Hayes went to get another. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMustafa received stab wounds to the abdomen, upper back, arms, neck, forehead and fingers. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA doctor who treated the victim described the injuries as high-risk wounds. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere was no injury to the internal organs of the abdomen. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMustafa was diagnosed with hypertension following the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMustafa became more withdrawn and avoided interaction with people. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMustafa has a persistent insecurity and no longer feels completely safe in his own home. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCCTV showed Hayes unsuccessfully tried to enter a neighbouring bungalow before the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHayes was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack occurred at Newcastle, Dublin Road, Castletroy, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack took place on 20 June 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHayes was originally charged with attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe DPP entered a nolle prosequi on the attempted murder charge. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHayes pleaded guilty to entering a building as a trespasser and causing serious harm with a knife (aggravated burglary). (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHayes pleaded guilty to intentionally causing serious harm to Mustafa. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe sentencing took place at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHayes had 129 previous convictions spanning back to 2003. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHis convictions include 17 for burglary, 66 for theft, two for aggravated burglary, three for robbery, two for assault causing harm and five for possession of drugs for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHayes had been back in the community less than 12 weeks when he committed the offences. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIn 2009, Hayes burgled and ransacked a neighbouring bungalow. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
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Sentencing report: Judge David Keane imposed concurrent sentences of 12 years (two suspended) after Hayes pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and assault causing serious harm. The DPP entered a nolle prosequi on the original attempted murder charge. The article details the victim's injuries, psychological impact, and Hayes' extensive criminal history.
convicted, Dean Hayes, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Hayesvictim, Waleed Mustafa, 45, male, non-irish (judged from name)Waleed Mustafa