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Man twice attacked former partner at children's hospital

Summary

In a case heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Christopher Gannon, aged 35, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after attacking his former partner at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, on 6 October 2018. The victim was with their son, who required treatment, when Gannon arrived with his brother in an "irate state". He burst into the room, repeatedly punched the woman's head while the son lay on a hospital bed, was restrained by staff, escaped, and continued punching the victim. The assault left her with a fractured nose and temporary double vision. Gannon, who has three prior convictions for assault and public intoxication, claimed he lost control after learning his son had been hurt. He offered a "genuine" apology. The judge ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing to 18 October.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man twice attacked former partner at children's hospital. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, on October 6, 2018. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• October 6, 2018 Incident
• October 18 Adjournment
• 2019-07-09 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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