Ireland Case No. 12433Cruelty (failure to seek medical help for a child) · Co. Dublin
Dublin man jailed for 21 months over cruelty to nine-month-old infant
A 26-year-old Dublin man was jailed for 21 months after pleading guilty to cruelty for failing to seek medical help for a nine-month-old infant with serious injuries. He cannot be named to protect the infant's identity.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced13 Oct
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Key facts
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- whatThe infant had sustained serious injuries including bone fractures. (gript.ie)
- whatThe child had bruising to the head and face. (gript.ie)
- whatThe child had two breaks to the right arm. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí spoke to a consultant at Temple Street Hospital about the injuries. (gript.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to cruelty for failing to seek medical help for a nine-month infant. (gript.ie)
- courtA Garda detective gave evidence before Judge Martin Nolan. (gript.ie)
- sentenceA man aged 26 from Dublin was jailed for 21 months. (gript.ie)
- sentenceThe judge sentenced the accused to 21 months in jail. (gript.ie)
- otherEvidence of historical fractures was also discovered. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused denies having caused harm to the child. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused has 21 previous convictions. (gript.ie)
- otherThe judge said the child was vulnerable and that a reasonable adult is responsible for looking after a child. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Oct2025Man jailed for not helping baby with broken bones - Gript
Reports the sentencing of the accused, who denies causing harm to the child, with details of the injuries, Garda investigation and his previous convictions.
convicted, 26, malevictim, 9 months