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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5657Assault causing harm; criminal damage; theft · Co. Cork · 18 Oct 2023

Man sentenced over assault and threats against former partner in Carrigaline, Cork

Shane Carroll, 53, pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm, criminal damage and theft over an incident at his home in Carrigaline, Co Cork, in October 2023. He was sentenced with the last six months suspended.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Jun
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 53-year-old man threatened to kill a woman and burn down her home while warning he would slit the throats of her dogs. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereCarroll was living at Beechwood Court in Carrigaline, Co Cork, when the offence occurred. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí were called to the property at 6.30pm on 18 October 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCarroll was arrested for assault causing harm and taken to Togher Garda station in Cork city. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarroll pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, criminal damage and theft. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCork Circuit Criminal Court heard Carroll was physically and verbally abusive with his then-partner. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Helen Boyle sentenced Carroll to three years and nine months, with the last six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge warned Carroll not to go near the victim or contact her again after his release from prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe woman's account said Carroll squeezed her neck so hard that she could not breathe. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe threatened to kill her and her dog and to burn down the house. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarroll hit the woman with his fists and broke a hand-held vanity mirror over her. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defendant had previously lived in Australia, where he served sentences for serious crimes. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA victim impact statement was handed in to the judge, who praised the woman for her strength of character. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jun2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who threatened to kill woman, burn her home and slit her dogs’ throats is jailed

    Reports the sentencing of Shane Carroll at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. The lede gives a 39-month jail term, but the body says three years and nine months with the last six months suspended. The article also gives background on his previous convictions in Australia.

    convicted, Shane Carroll, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Carrollvictim, female