Cian Smullen jailed for coercive control and false imprisonment

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Cian Smullen was jailed for coercive control and false imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court, receiving four years with the final year suspended, reported on 3 March 2025.

The judge described the offending as a serious course of conduct over several months and said the relationship was an aggravating factor. Smullen had pleaded guilty to coercive control, false imprisonment, burglary, criminal damage and threats to cause criminal damage.

The reported account says the offending took place in the context of his relationship with his former partner.