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Jail for man who "savagely" attacked partner after birthday binge
Summary
Paul Barry, 37, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assaulting his former partner, Kim Fox, causing her harm at her home in Loughlinstown on December 9, 2018. Barry pleaded guilty to the charge. Judge Martin Nolan described the incident as a serious, unprovoked assault, noting that Barry had been under the voluntary influence of alcohol and cocaine. Ms Fox sustained significant injuries, including a fractured eye socket, three fractured ribs, and two missing teeth, and reported ongoing mental trauma. The court heard that Barry initially told gardai the injuries resulted from a fall, a claim the prosecution rejected as untrue. Judge Nolan cited Barry's 17 previous convictions, including a robbery, and his callous attitude toward the victim as aggravating factors. Mitigation included his early guilty plea, good work record, and expression of remorse. The judge imposed a 32-month prison sentence, backdated to when Barry first went into custody. The maximum penalty for the offence is five years. Barry's counsel apologized on his behalf, stating he was regretful and had not contacted Ms Fox since the incident.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who "savagely" attacked partner after birthday binge. Charges or matters: assaulting Ms Fox causing her harm at her home in Loughlinstown on December 9, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 9, 2018 Incident
- 2019-07-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Ms Fox causing her harm at her home in Loughlinstown on December 9, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said it was a serious assault and Barry must undergo a reasonably substantial term of imprisonment. Judge Nolan imposed a 32 month sentence backdated to when Barry first went into custody.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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