Adam Murphy jailed for common assault in Dublin

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Adam Murphy was sentenced to four-and-a-half months’ imprisonment, with the final one-and-a-half months suspended, for common assault at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 17 February 2022.

Murphy pleaded guilty in November to assaulting his then girlfriend at his Rathmines apartment on 3 July 2015. Judge Melanie Greally imposed conditions requiring him to follow Probation Service directions for 12 months after release and attend treatment for overcoming violent emotions as directed.

The judge also ordered €4,000 Murphy had with him in court to be given to Women’s Aid. The proceedings were reported on 17 February 2022.