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Knife-wielding man ran at gardai after punching girlfriend unconscious
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Noel O'Doherty, aged 28, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and possession of a large kitchen knife with intent to injure Gardaí. The offence occurred on 23 October 2016 when O'Doherty, after punching his girlfriend unconscious, ran at Gardaí while wielding a knife. Gardaí pursued him into his home, where he was found sitting on his hands in a narrow wardrobe. Judge Gerard Griffin sentenced him to two years' imprisonment, suspending the final six months provided he keep the peace, behave well and engage with probation services for three years. The court noted O'Doherty's 11 prior convictions, the injuries inflicted, and his refusal to drop the knife when directed, while also recognising his guilty plea, lack of recent convictions, employment history and remorse. The judge praised the accused's father for allowing Gardaí entry and informing them of children inside the house. The case was heard in Hartstown, Hartstown Road, Hartstown.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Knife-wielding man ran at gardai after punching girlfriend unconscious. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and possessing a large kitchen knife with intent to cause injury to members of An Garda Síochana at Hartstown Road, Hartstown, on October 23, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 23, 2016 Incident
- 2019-01-25 Publication
Why: Garda Megan Furey said O'Doherty's ex-partner later revealed that she must have gone unconscious after he punched and kicked her because she next recalled waking up in hospital. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm and possessing a large kitchen knife with intent to cause injury to members of An Garda Síochana at Hartstown Road, Hartstown, on October 23, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Gerard Griffin sentenced O'Doherty to two years imprisonment, but suspended the final six months provided he keep the peace and be of good behaviour and engage with probation services for a period of three years from today's date.
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