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Community Service report ordered for man who "ferociously" beat ex-girlfriend because she found new partner
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 34‑year‑old man, Robert Maguire, was found to have falsely imprisoned and violently assaulted his 30‑year‑old ex‑girlfriend after learning she had a new partner. The court heard that the woman woke to find Maguire standing over her, spitting and threatening to kill her, before he kicked her in the genitals and beat her until she became unconscious. She and her nine‑year‑old son were left severely traumatised, and she expressed a need for safety and trust in the law. Maguire pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and false imprisonment on 14 January 2012. The judge, Mr Justice Paul Butler, ordered the Probation Service to assess whether Maguire is suitable for community service, noting the false imprisonment was at the lower end of the scale. He remanded Maguire on continuing bail until 22 May, when a sentence will be imposed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Community Service report ordered for man who "ferociously" beat ex-girlfriend because she found new partner. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and false imprisonment in the woman's Dublin home on January 14, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 14, 2012 Incident
- May 22 Adjournment
- 2017-03-06 Publication
Why: A man falsely imprisoned and "ferociously" beat his ex-girlfriend because she found a new partner, a court has heard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm and false imprisonment in the woman's Dublin home on January 14, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: I have to put my trust in the courts and the law of the land to protect me and my family." Today Mr Justice Paul Butler ordered the Probation Service to assess if Maguire is suitable for community service after Michael O'Higgins SC, defending, asked if society would be best served by sending the accused to prison. Mr Justice Butler remanded Maguire on continuing bail until May 22, next when he will impose sentence.; Mr Justice Butler remanded Maguire on continuing bail until May 22, next when he will impose sentence.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Colthurst Gardens
- Lucan
- Tallaght
- Tallaght Hospital
Topics
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