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Man beat partner with saucepan

Summary

A Latvian man, Ainars Grants, aged 43, was jailed for three years after he strangled and beat his partner, Danguole Abukeviciute, with a saucepan and a bottle. The assault occurred on 13 August 2020 in their Dublin apartment. Abukeviciute, who could speak little English, reported the incident at Bridewell Garda Station, describing bruises and a badly bruised face. She claimed Grants had threatened to kill her if she returned home. Grants pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, was denied bail, and has been in custody since the attack. He has 40 prior convictions, including 24 for public order offences. Judge Patricia Ryan suspended the final six months of a three‑and‑half‑year sentence on the condition that Grants not contact Abukeviciute. The court noted his anger‑management programme and his intent to remain alcohol‑free after release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man beat partner with saucepan. Charges or matters: assaulting the woman on August 13, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 13, 2020 Incident
• 2022-03-21 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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