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Case No. 6918Animal cruelty; assault causing harm; knife possession · Co. Clare · 11 Jul 2023

Man pleads guilty to stabbing mother's dog and assaulting mother at Ennis court

On July 11, 2023, a 27-year-old man stabbed his mother's pet dog with a large knife and assaulted his mother in County Clare, and the dog was later euthanised. At Ennis Circuit Court the man pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, assault causing harm and possessing a knife, and reports of these pleas were published on December 18, 2023. In family law proceedings, a three-year barring order and safety order were granted to the mother against her son. The criminal case was adjourned to February 27th, with the man further remanded in custody to that date and sentencing still pending.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 27-year-old man stabbed his mother's pet dog with a large knife.
  • The man also assaulted his mother, causing harm to her.
Where
The incident is recorded in County Clare, and the court hearing took place at Ennis Circuit Court.
When
The dog was stabbed on July 11th, 2023.
Weapon
A large knife was used to stab the dog.
Charges
  • The man pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge.
  • The man pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his mother, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
  • The man pleaded guilty to having a knife with a sharply pointed blade in his possession.
Other details
  • The dog was euthanised after the stabbing.
  • The man has been on remand in custody for several months.
  • In family law proceedings, a three-year barring order and safety order were granted to the mother against her son.
In court
  • Guilty pleas to three charges were reported on December 18, 2023, with sentencing pending.
  • The criminal case was adjourned to February 27th.
  • The man was further remanded in custody to February 27th.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man stabbed his mother's pet dog with a large knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe court hearing took place at Ennis Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe dog was stabbed on July 11th. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his mother. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to having a knife in his possession. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe criminal case was adjourned to February 27th. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was further remanded in custody to February 27th. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe dog was euthanised after the stabbing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA three-year barring order and safety order were granted to the mother against her son in family law proceedings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man has been on remand in custody for several months. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man 'taunted' his mother - after stabbing her pet dog to death

    Reports guilty pleas to three charges at Ennis Circuit Court; sentencing is pending. Adds details of the family law barring order and the adjournment date.

    accused, 27, malevictim, female