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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12267Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 5 Sep 2024

Man jailed for 8 years after attempted drowning of partner in Kilmainham bath

Anthony Locke (48) pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, threats to kill and criminal damage after a 2024 incident at an apartment complex in Kilmainham, Dublin 12. He was sentenced to 8 years in jail with the final 2 years suspended.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Oct
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Key facts

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  • whatA man previously convicted of manslaughter was jailed after he attempted to drown his girlfriend in the bath. (gript.ie)
  • whatAnthony Locke pleaded guilty in respect of the incident. (gript.ie)
  • whatLocke grabbed the woman and tried to force her into the bath, but she resisted and got out of the apartment. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at an apartment complex in Kilmainham, Dublin 12. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 5 September 2024. (gript.ie)
  • causeThe court heard that Locke was experiencing a psychotic episode during the incident. (gript.ie)
  • investigationA full deployment of the Armed Response Unit was needed to subdue Locke. (gript.ie)
  • investigationLocke was arrested under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act. (gript.ie)
  • chargeLocke was charged with assault causing harm, making threats to kill and criminal damage. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceLocke was sentenced to 8 years in jail with the final 2 years suspended on condition of good behaviour while in custody. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceLocke must engage with probation services for 18 months after release and stay away from the injured party. (gript.ie)
  • otherLocke flooded the apartment, smashed ornaments and threw items off the balcony. (gript.ie)
  • otherLocke had poured oil on the ground to try to prevent gardaí from entering. (gript.ie)
  • otherLocke threatened to set fire to himself and all present. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe victim suffered extensive bruising to her arms and chest area. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused had stopped taking his medication seven months before the incident, according to the court. (gript.ie)
  • otherLocke was previously jailed for manslaughter after a 1998 house fire that killed a man and his heavily pregnant partner. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2025
    Sentencedgript.ie, first report
    Full unit of Garda ARU required to subdue man - Gript

    Reports the guilty plea and sentence in the Kilmainham case. The article gives the incident date and the sentence terms, and no existing case matches it.

    convicted, Anthony Locke, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Lockevictim, female