2025-12-10
Burglar who fled to UK before trial jailed for eight years
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His co-accused who was responsible for the attack on the woman and a second attack on her husband has previously been jailed for 12 years. Judge Martin Nolan said the couple were "savagely attacked" by the other defendant and noted the "graphic" photograph of the woman's injuries. "I don't think he (Doyle) expected him to attack in a savage way but he must take responsibility as he was there." He said the couple's "peace of mind" has been greatly impacted before he imposed a nine year sentence, suspending the final year.