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Woman stabbed man with scissors in 'nasty' attack

Summary

Claire Burke, a 30‑year‑old mother of two from Kilkenny, pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm after stabbing a man in the arm with scissors on Temple Lane South, Dublin 2, on 12 November 2018. The incident followed an attempt to sell the man "grass" for €15, during which Burke stabbed him in the left wrist and attempted a second stab to his right leg. The man was later assisted by a third party who was arrested and the stolen bicycle recovered. Burke, who has 13 prior convictions and was living on the streets at the time, was released on bail pending sentencing. Judge Melanie Greally described the offence as "very nasty" and adjourned the case for finalisation on 13 October, noting the possibility of a custodial sentence and a probation report. The sentencing hearing was postponed due to the prosecuting Garda's self‑isolation. The case remains pending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman stabbed man with scissors in 'nasty' attack. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Temple Lane South, Dublin 2, on November 12, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 12, 2018 Adjournment
• October 13 Adjournment
• 2020-03-30 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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