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Man jailed for stabbing sister's ex who made grave Christmas threats

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Sean O'Boyle (32) was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for stabbing Darren Brewster and his brother on Christmas Day 2013. The incident followed a series of threatening text messages from Brewster, who had warned O'Boyle's sister that he would be "up to the gaff" and that "Christmas will be major for your family this year." On the day, O'Boyle armed himself with a kitchen knife and confronted the men at the O'Boyle family home in Tallaght. The men suffered life‑threatening lung injuries and were hospitalised. O'Boyle pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, a lesser charge than the original serious‑harm indictment, and the court noted his remorse and the provocation from the texts. He had previously emigrated to Australia, lived there for five years, and was extradited to face prosecution.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man jailed for stabbing sister's ex who made grave Christmas threats. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 25, 2013 Incident
• Christmas day Other
• Christmas eve 2013 Other
• Christmas Other
• 2021-10-21 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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