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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18564Assault; threats to kill · Co. Longford · 16 Oct 2021

Longford man pleads guilty to threatening to kill and assault

On 16 October 2021 in Co Longford, Ariel Saavedra, of Drumlish, is alleged to have assaulted his partner, and an ice pick was produced during the assault. He appeared in court on the Friday before 19 January 2024 and pleaded guilty to a charge of section three assault and to threatening to kill his partner on the same date. He was remanded on continuing bail and is due to be sentenced at Longford Circuit Court on 24 January 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted19 Jan
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Ariel Saavedra pleaded guilty to a charge of section three assault.
  • Saavedra also pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his partner.
When
Both offences are dated 16 October 2021.
Where
Saavedra has an address at 3 Sliabh Rua, Drumlish, Co Longford.
Weapon
An ice pick was produced in the course of the assault.
Other details
  • The victim is Saavedra's partner.
  • The Longford Leader first reported the guilty pleas on 19 January 2024.
Charges
Saavedra pleaded guilty to section three assault and to threatening to kill, as reported.
In court
  • Saavedra appeared in court the Friday before the report and entered the guilty pleas.
  • The case is before Longford Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • Saavedra was remanded on continuing bail.
  • Saavedra is due to be sentenced on 24 January 2024.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereSaavedra has an address at 3 Sliabh Rua, Drumlish, Co Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponAn ice pick was produced in the course of the assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeSaavedra pleaded guilty to section three assault on 16 October 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeSaavedra also pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his partner on the same date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSaavedra appeared in court the previous Friday and entered the guilty pleas. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceSaavedra was remanded on continuing bail and is due to be sentenced on 24 January. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2024
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man pleads guilty to threatening to kill

    First report of this case: guilty pleas to assault and threats to kill, with an ice pick produced during the assault; sentencing set for 24 January.

    convicted, Ariel Saavedra, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ariel Saavedravictim