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Armed man who locked wife in room now has her 'total support', court hears
Summary
James McDermott, a 55‑year‑old from Buttercup Avenue, Darndale, was arrested after he locked his wife and later his son in a bedroom while holding two pairs of scissors. He pleaded guilty to possession of the scissors during a dispute on 2 March 2020. McDermott has 32 prior convictions, including drug‑related offences and traffic violations. Judge Patricia Ryan sentenced him to 12 months' imprisonment, suspended the balance of the sentence, and credited him for time already served. The court noted he had the full support of his family and that the incident was an out‑of‑character episode. McDermott had previously been remanded for about four months and was released on bail after his arrest. The judge accepted that he had complied with bail conditions and that the incident was influenced by drug use. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Armed man who locked wife in room now has her 'total support', court hears. Charges or matters: production of two pairs of scissors in the course of a dispute at his address on March 2, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2, 2020 Incident
- 2022-04-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: production of two pairs of scissors in the course of a dispute at his address on March 2, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A fifty-five year old man who prevented his wife from leaving a locked room while holding two pairs of scissors has had the balance of his sentence suspended. Judge Ryan sentenced McDermott to 12 months imprisonment, but suspended the balance of the sentence and gave him credit for all time served.; The court heard McDermott was previously remanded in custody for approximately four months.
Places mentioned
- Buttercup Avenue
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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