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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5540Assault causing harm, threats to kill and criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 12 Feb 2021

Man jailed for 16 months over assault and threats against former partner

A man who assaulted and threatened to kill his former partner at her Dublin home in 2021 was sentenced to one year and ten months in prison, with the final six months suspended. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Jul
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOn February 12th the man hit the woman on the head and body. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man threatened to kill the woman on February 12th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn February 16th the man returned to the home and pushed his way in. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man grabbed an iPhone from the woman and smashed it. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences took place at an address in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences took place on February 12th and 16th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe man was arrested on April 1, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, threats to kill and criminal damage. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe man was sentenced to one year and ten months in prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe final six months of the sentence were suspended for two years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe man was placed under Probation Service supervision for one year post-release. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe couple had previously had domestic issues. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the custodial threshold had been crossed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMitigating factors included his early guilty plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA probation report found a moderate risk of reoffending. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jul2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who assaulted and threatened to kill former partner jailed for 16 months

    Reports the sentencing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court: the man pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, threats to kill and criminal damage, and was given 16 months with the final six suspended and probation supervision.

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