Ireland Case No. 22611Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 23 Sep 2018
Man jailed for 16 months for assaulting former partner after kicking in her front door in Finglas
Mark Boyd, 34, of Finglas, Dublin, was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assault causing harm after he kicked in the front door of his former partner's home on 23 September 2018, beat her, and then attacked a man across the road.
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- Sentenced30 Jan
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Key facts
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- whatBoyd was intoxicated and forced his way into the home by kicking the front door. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe beat the woman badly and caused further mayhem. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe crossed the road and attacked a man for a reason unknown to the court. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBoyd broke the bottom panel of the door and gained entry. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman took refuge in a bedroom where Boyd found her, pulled her by the hair and hit her on the face and head. (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe suffered a burst lip and bruising under her eyes and on the bridge of her nose. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBoyd went across the road and struggled with a man, leaving him with minor injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe woman heard banging and shouting at the front door at 9.20am on a Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí found Boyd at nearby shops. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMark Boyd pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Martin Nolan imposed a 16-month jail term. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoyd has nine previous convictions including two for assault. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDuring his interview Boyd called the woman abusive names and denied the fight had become physical. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoyd claimed he was welcome at the address but the woman said he was not. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe former couple now conduct their relations with civility. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Jan2023Man jailed for assaulting former partner after kicking in front door
Sentencing report: Judge Martin Nolan imposed a 16-month jail term, rejecting the defence request for a non-custodial sentence given the aggressive and hostile behaviour on the day. Mitigating factors included the guilty plea and the time elapsed since the offence.