Ireland Man given suspended sentence for Christmas Day 2022 assault on former partner in Longford
On 25 December 2022 a man assaulted his former partner, the mother of his child, in their home in Longford, dragging her by the hair and punching her face while his knee was on her chest. He was arrested extremely intoxicated and his interview was suspended, and the victim and her mother later withdrew their statements to gardaí. The judge said the man committed a section 3 assault causing harm offence and a section 40 Domestic Violence Act offence. In February 2025, Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court imposed a 20-month sentence, suspended in full for three years subject to conditions, and ordered €6,000 compensation to the victim.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced3 Feb
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The accused assaulted his former partner, the mother of his child.
- He dragged her by the hair to the sitting room and punched her face while his knee was on her chest.
- Where
- The assault took place in the home.
- When
- The assault happened on 25 December 2022.
- Weapon
- The accused had a kitchen knife in his hand at one stage, but it was dropped.
- Other details
- The victim suffered extensive injuries, including bruising, cuts and abrasions.
- The accused has 38 previous convictions, many for driving offences.
- The judge noted the accused was employed, paying maintenance and had no further adverse Garda attention.
- Investigation
- The accused was extremely intoxicated when arrested, and his interview had to be suspended.
- The victim and her mother later withdrew their statements to gardaí.
- Charges
- The judge said the accused committed a section 3 assault causing harm offence and a section 40 Domestic Violence Act offence.
- In court
- Judge Kenneth Connolly sentenced the accused at Longford Circuit Court.
- Sentence
- The accused received a 20-month sentence, suspended in full for three years subject to conditions.
- The accused must pay €6,000 compensation to the victim.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused assaulted his former partner, the mother of his child. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe accused dragged the woman by her hair to the sitting room. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe accused punched the woman's face while his knee was on her chest. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in the home. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on 25 December 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe accused was extremely intoxicated when arrested, and his interview had to be suspended. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe victim and her mother later withdrew their statements to gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe judge said the accused committed a section 3 assault causing harm offence and a section 40 Domestic Violence Act offence. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe sentence was handed down by Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge reduced the sentence to 20 months. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe 20-month sentence was suspended in full for three years, subject to conditions. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe accused must pay €6,000 compensation to the victim. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe victim suffered extensive injuries, including bruising, cuts and abrasions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe accused had a kitchen knife in his hand at one stage, but it was dropped. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe accused has 38 previous convictions, many for driving offences. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Feb2025Man who appeared at Longford Circuit Court receives suspended sentence for 'horrendous' Christmas Day beating
Reports the sentencing at Longford Circuit Court, including the sentence, the judge's reasoning, the conditions and the compensation order. The article does not name the accused.
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