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Case No. 7652Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 8 Aug 2023

Tallaght man remanded in custody over alleged assault on partner in City West

On 8 August 2023, a woman was allegedly assaulted at an apartment in City West, Dublin, by her partner, Gareth McGrath, 33, of Tallaght. He was arrested on a Thursday and charged with assault causing harm. At Dublin District Court on 18 August 2023, Judge John O'Leary refused bail, remanded him in custody and granted him legal aid. He is due to appear in court again the following week.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gareth McGrath is alleged to have stabbed his partner and strangled her with cable ties.
  • The woman was allegedly punched in the face several times after a verbal argument, and the court was told she was strangled until she passed out.
Where
The alleged assault happened at an apartment in City West, Dublin.
When
  • The alleged incident happened on 8 August 2023.
  • Gareth McGrath was arrested on a Thursday.
Weapon
A bread knife was allegedly put into the woman's left breast, which the court heard described as a stabbing.
Charges
Gareth McGrath was charged with assault causing harm.
Investigation
  • The word "Rat" was written on the woman's home.
  • The garda said directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions were to be sought and he expected further charges.
In court
  • Judge John O'Leary at Dublin District Court refused bail and remanded the accused in custody.
  • The court granted legal aid to the accused, who will appear again the following week.
Other details
  • The woman said she was afraid, suffered significant bruising and a gash, and that the accused pressured her to withdraw her complaint or he would kill himself.
  • The defence said the complaint was made six days after the alleged incident, and the judge noted the accused had medical requirements and directed appropriate treatment in prison.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is alleged to have stabbed his partner and strangled her with cable ties. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman was allegedly punched in the face several times after a verbal argument. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman was strangled until she passed out, according to the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at an apartment in City West, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 8 August. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe accused was arrested on a Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponA bread knife was allegedly put into the woman's left breast. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe word "Rat" was written on the woman's home. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe garda said directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions were to be sought and he expected further charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGareth McGrath was charged with assault causing harm to the woman. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court granted legal aid to the accused. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused will appear again in court the following week. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe woman was afraid and suffered significant bruising and a gash. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe woman says the accused pressured her to withdraw her complaint or he would kill himself. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence said the complaint was made six days after the alleged incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge noted the accused had medical requirements and directed appropriate treatment in prison. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Aug2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Dublin man stabbed partner and strangled her until she passed out, court told

    Report of a bail hearing at Dublin District Court. Gives the charge, the alleged injuries and weapon, the alleged coercion over a complaint, the bail refusal and remand, and that the accused will appear again next week.

    accused, Gareth McGrath, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gareth McGrathvictim, female