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Jail for man who stabbed neighbour three times with scissors

Date
2019-10-14

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Patrick Ward, 41, was sentenced to three years in prison after stabbing Edel Delahunty, his neighbour, three times with scissors. The attack occurred after a quarrel at Delahunty's home while they were watching the World Cup. Ward punched Delahunty before stabbing her, and she discovered the wounds when she heard blood on the floor. She was treated in hospital for three stab wounds and required surgery after a lung puncture, staying six nights. Ward pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and possession of a weapon at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 16 June 2018. He had prior convictions for affray, assault, breach of a barring order, production of an article, criminal damage, theft and drugs. The judge noted Ward was very drunk but not excused, and accepted his remorse. Gardaí arrested Ward after he threatened to kill anyone entering his home. He later expressed regret and apologized to the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who stabbed neighbour three times with scissors. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and production of a scissors on June 16, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

June 16, 2018 Incident
2019-10-14 Publication

Why: She said his partner lost their home because of the incident and she was now living in hotel accommodation along with their three children. CNI source report