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Croatian man beat up ex-partner in her home

Summary

In September 2015, Neven Vukovic, a 40‑year‑old Croatian man, attacked his ex‑partner Fionnuala Ní Mhartín at her Dublin home. After the couple had split two days earlier, Vukovic entered the house, attempted to hug her, and when she refused, he slapped her on the head and then repeatedly punched and kicked her. The assault left her with a fractured eye socket and other injuries. Vukovic later sent harassing text and Facebook messages, including threats, for weeks. Gardaí arrested him and he pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He was charged with assault and harassment, placed on bail with strict conditions, and a sentencing hearing was adjourned to April. He has since attended anger‑management and counselling courses.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Croatian man beat up ex-partner in her home. Charges or matters: assault causing harm of Ms Ní Mhartín at Aughrim Street on September 2, 2015. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 2015 Incident
• September 2, 2015 Incident
• 2016-10-18 Publication

Why: A man repeatedly threatened his ex-partner weeks after beating her up because he refused to accept their relationship had ended. CNI source report

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report