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Man kicked ex in face and threatened her with "execution"

Summary

Barry O'Donoghue, 38, was found guilty by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of assault causing harm and threat to kill or cause serious harm. The offence took place at his home on 20‑21 October 2016, when he confronted his former partner, knocked her to the ground, punched her, kicked her in the face, and continued to hit her in the kitchen. He threatened her with a bread knife, saying "tonight was her execution" and asking if she wanted to be shot. The victim, who had to undergo eye surgery and suffered facial nerve damage, described nightmares of her death and fear of revenge. O'Donoghue had no prior convictions and was remanded in custody, with the case to be finalised on 12 April. The court noted his lack of previous offences and his age as factors in the sentencing decision.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man kicked ex in face and threatened her with "execution". Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 20 Incident
• February 7 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 12 Adjournment
• 2019-04-05 Publication

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Stage Finding Violent Crime

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