Christopher Lenihan pleads guilty to assault and harassment

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Christopher Lenihan pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, assault causing harm and harassment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 7 June 2018.

The offences involved an attack on his ex-partner at a Tallaght hotel and continued contact, including about 200 messages and threats to share personal photographs. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing to July so the defence could address Lenihan’s alcohol use and propensity for violence.