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Woman told ex-partner to "have a drink" after stabbing him

Summary

Dorota Samulak, 47, was sentenced to three and a half years in jail for stabbing her ex‑partner during a drunken argument. The incident occurred on 16 March 2017 at their shared flat in Buckingham Village, Dublin. The victim suffered a collapsed lung and spent three days in hospital. Samulak pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and producing a knife. She had two prior convictions for a bench warrant and a public order offence. Judge Martin Nolan noted the severity of the knife wound and, despite acknowledging her remorse and cooperation, imposed a custodial sentence. Two and a half years of the term were suspended. The court recorded that the assault was committed in a drunken state and had a domestic background. No further court matters were pending against her.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman told ex-partner to "have a drink" after stabbing him. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and producing a knife at her ex-partner's flat at the same address on March 16, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 16, 2017 Incident
• 2018-02-14 Publication

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Topics

Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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