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Man who attacked, threatened to stab and tried to smother ex was found hiding under mother's bed
Summary
In June 2022, Shane Westwood, aged 26, was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting his former partner. The victim was punched repeatedly, bitten, threatened with a knife, and an attempt was made to smother her. Westwood had previously pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in March 2018. Gardaí found him hiding under his mother's bed after the incident. He denied the assault, claiming it was only shouting, while his defence lawyer cited drug addiction and jealousy. The court noted his 19 prior convictions, including drug dealing and burglary. Judge Elma Sheahan imposed a three‑year sentence with the final 12 months suspended on the condition of keeping the peace for three years, and ordered him to attend probation, anger‑management, and drug‑treatment programmes.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who attacked, threatened to stab and tried to smother ex was found hiding under mother's bed. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to the woman in Dublin city centre on March 29, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 29, 2018 Incident
- 2022-06-22 Publication
Why: He said the victim had recently ended their relationship because Westwood had ignored her repeated requests for him to go into drug treatment. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to the woman in Dublin city centre on March 29, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Elma Sheahan sentenced him to three years in prison but suspended the final 12 months on condition that he keep the peace for the three years.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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