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Brother stabbed sister in back after row over cleaning bathroom

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 15 May 2019, 29‑year‑old Colm Delaney pleaded guilty to assaulting his 42‑year‑old sister, Sharon Delaney, at their shared home on 1 October 2018. The incident began after a dispute over Delaney's cleaning of the bathroom. Delaney struck Sharon, who turned away and felt a sharp pain in her back. He then slapped her face and laughed, later claiming it was only a scratch. Sharon later discovered a stab wound on her back when she touched it, and a neighbour described a slash‑like mark. Delaney admitted a love/hate relationship with his sister and described her as a "Jekyll and Hyde" type. He has been remanded in custody, has no prior convictions, and is in a long‑term relationship. The case was adjourned for sentencing on 24 May.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brother stabbed sister in back after row over cleaning bathroom. Charges or matters: assaulting his sister causing her harm at his address on October 1, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 1, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 24 Adjournment
• 2019-05-15 Publication

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