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Barman stabbed man with steak knife after finding him bed with his ex

Date
2015-02-02
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin court hearing, 42‑year‑old Michael Bonner pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after stabbing Gary Dawnay twice in the shoulder with a steak knife. The attack occurred at Hayworth Terrace, Ongar, when Bonner discovered Dawnay in bed with his ex‑partner. Dawnay's left lung collapsed over 50 % and he required a chest drain. Bonner admitted the stabbing immediately, apologised and claimed he had drunk eight or nine pints that night. He was described as a long‑time barman who has worked at The Vineyard in Blanchardstown for 12 years and has been involved in charity work. Judge Desmond Hogan noted the lack of pre‑meditation and that the assault was a "frenzied" reaction. Sentencing was adjourned to allow Probation Services to assess Bonner's suitability for the Restorative Justice Programme, while a custodial sentence was not ruled out. The victim impact statement was presented but not read out.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Barman stabbed man with steak knife after finding him bed with his ex. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Gary Dawnay on August 14, 2013 at Hayworth Terrace, Ongar, Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Michael Bonner

Convicted Person

Charges: assault causing harm to Gary Dawnay on August 14, 2013 at Hayworth Terrace, Ongar, Dublin (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Bonner (42), of Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, will be sentenced on April 17 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He adjourned sentencing to allow Probation Services investigate whether Bonner would be suitable for the Restorative Justice Programme, but refused to rule out a custodial sentence.; He adjourned sentencing to allow Probation Services investigate whether Bonner would be suitable for the Restorative Justice Programme, but refused to rule out a custodial sentence.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Incident
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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