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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9869Non-fatal strangulation · Co. Donegal · 21 Dec 2025

Man accused of strangling ex-partner in Donegal sent to Circuit Court for trial

A man in his 20s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of the non-fatal strangulation of his ex-partner, a woman, in County Donegal on 21 December 2025. He is also alleged to have pushed and bitten her on 15 January 2026. He was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court in January 2026. In late April 2026 he was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, the DPP consented to his being sent forward, and Judge Emile Daly ordered him returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 20s is accused of the non-fatal strangulation of his ex-partner, a woman.
Where
The case concerns County Donegal and is being heard in the Letterkenny courts.
When
  • The alleged strangulation occurred on 21 December 2025.
  • A separate alleged incident of pushing and biting occurred on 15 January 2026.
Cause
  • The man is alleged to have put his hands around the woman's neck and applied pressure.
  • The man is alleged to have pushed and bitten the woman during the 15 January 2026 incident.
Other details
  • The man is alleged to have told the woman that if he killed her he would go to jail for years.
  • A translator was present to assist the man in court.
Charges
  • The man is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing the woman to believe she was likely to be immediately subjected to strangulation or suffocation.
  • The man is charged with assaulting the woman and causing her harm, and with damaging a mirror.
Investigation
Garda Pauline Doherty gave evidence of serving the man with a book of evidence.
In court
  • The man was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court in January 2026.
  • The man was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court in late April 2026.
  • The DPP consented to the man being sent forward, and Judge Emile Daly ordered him returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of the non-fatal strangulation of his ex-partner. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereOn 15 January 2026, the incident occurred while the woman was attending a premises in the Letterkenny area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe woman was visiting the man's home on December 21, 2025, when the incident is alleged to have occurred. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe man is alleged to have put his hands around the woman's neck and applied pressure. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe man is alleged to have pushed the woman and bitten her during the 15 January 2026 incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with intentionally or recklessly causing the woman to believe she was likely to be immediately subjected to strangulation or suffocation. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with damaging a mirror. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with assaulting the woman and causing her harm in relation to the 15 January 2026 incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Emile Daly ordered the man returned for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man is alleged to have told the woman that if he killed her he would go to jail for years. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA translator was present to assist the accused man in court. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man accused of strangling ex-partner in Donegal sent to Circuit Court for trial

    Reports the accused being served with a book of evidence, the DPP consenting to his being sent forward, and an order returning him for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Adds details of the alleged 21 December 2025 strangulation and the alleged 15 January 2026 pushing and biting incident.

    accused, 20s, malevictim, female