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"As horrible an injury as I have ever witnessed": Stanley blade slasher jailed

Summary

Mark Twomey, aged 21, was sentenced to eight years in prison, with the final three years suspended, after pleading guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Melody Mbadugha. The offence occurred on 14 August 2018 when Twomey used a Stanley blade to slash Mbadugha's cheek. The judge described the injuries as "as horrible an injury as I have ever witnessed" and noted that Mbadugha would be left with a significant scar that could affect her self‑esteem. Twomey was found to have mental health difficulties and cognitive problems, but the judge said he understood the difference between right and wrong. The prosecution considered the crime to lie at the high end of the spectrum for such an offence. Twomey's cooperation with the Garda investigation and acceptance of his substance‑abuse problems were factors in the suspended portion of the sentence. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "As horrible an injury as I have ever witnessed": Stanley blade slasher jailed. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Melody Mbadugha on August 14, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 14, 2018 Incident
• 2019-08-01 Publication

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