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Mother accused of trying to murder infant twins pleads guilty to causing serious harm, false imprisonment
Summary
In a Dublin case, a 40‑year‑old mother pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to three charges: causing serious harm to one of her 18‑month‑old twin sons, producing a large kitchen knife capable of serious injury, and false imprisonment of a female social worker. The alleged offences all occurred on 9 October 2019 at her home. She had previously sought dismissal of the two attempted‑murder charges but the application was refused. The court adjourned the matter to 27 July for sentencing and a psychological report. The mother appeared in court wearing a 'Just Do It' t‑shirt and tracksuit bottoms, and answered "guilty" to the charges read by the registrar. Her barrister, Anne Rowland SC, represented her without an interpreter. No further details of the case were provided in the article.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mother accused of trying to murder infant twins pleads guilty to causing serious harm, false imprisonment. Charges or matters: two counts of attempted murder against her two sons, then 18-month-olds, on October 9, 2019 at her home; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to one of the two children on the same date; producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in the course of a dispute, to wit a "large kitchen knife", in a manner likely to unlawfully intimidate another person on the same occasion. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 9, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 27 Adjournment
- 2022-06-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two counts of attempted murder against her two sons, then 18-month-olds, on October 9, 2019 at her home; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to one of the two children on the same date; producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in the course of a dispute, to wit a "large kitchen knife", in a manner likely to unlawfully intimidate another person on the same occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Burns adjourned the case to July 27, when the woman is to be sentenced and a psychological report is to be presented to the court.; Ms Justice Burns adjourned the case to July 27, when the woman is to be sentenced and a psychological report is to be presented to the court.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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