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Suspended sentence for man who repeatedly threatened ex-partner weeks after attacking her
Summary
Neven Vukovic, 40, received a suspended three‑year sentence for assault causing harm to his ex‑partner Fionnuala Ní Mhartín after a September 2015 attack at her Dublin home. Vukovic had previously pleaded guilty to assault and had a prior conviction for cannabis possession in Croatia. The assault involved punches and kicks, including a full‑force punch to the eye, resulting in a fractured eye socket and other injuries. Following the attack, Vukovic repeatedly threatened and harassed Ní Mhartín via text and Facebook, sending messages that included threats of violence and death. The court imposed a 30‑year prohibition on any contact with Ní Mhartín and ordered Vukovic to stay away from her. He has since completed anger‑management and counselling courses. The judge noted his remorse and lack of prior violent convictions. The sentence was suspended for three years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who repeatedly threatened ex-partner weeks after attacking her. Charges or matters: assault causing harm of Ms Ní Mhartín at Aughrim Street on September 2, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2015 Incident
- September 2, 2015 Incident
- 2017-07-25 Publication
Why: By Declan Brennan and Fiona Ferguson A man who repeatedly threatened his ex-partner weeks after beating her up because he refused to accept their relationship had ended has received a suspended sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm of Ms Ní Mhartín at Aughrim Street on September 2, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Ryan imposed a three year sentence which she suspended for three years.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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