2019-02-11
Man who chased and attacked former partner with brush handle avoids jail
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to 21 months imprisonment, but suspended the entire sentence for a period of 21 months provided he keep the peace and be of good behaviour and engage with probation services. The woman handed a letter to the court in which she said that she did not want Byrne to receive a prison sentence and said he was getting on well with their daughter.