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Man avoids jail for attack on wife

Summary

Mihail Lurescu, 28, of Thurles, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his former wife on 17 July 2013 in Dublin. The judge, Martin Nolan, sentenced him to a two‑and‑a‑half‑year suspended term after a three‑week pre‑sentencing custody period. Lurescu had previously been convicted of ten non‑violent offences. The assault involved repeated punches to the woman's head, a fracture to her cheekbone and bruising. He also took her mobile phone and threatened further violence. Garda Enda Muldoon reported that the victim was too frightened to return to her apartment. Lurescu admitted partial remorse, saying "a part of me is." The judge noted that alcohol was a factor but not an excuse. The couple, now legally separated, share a child. The sentence was imposed to deter future behaviour.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for attack on wife. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to the woman at their former home in Dublin on July 17, 2013. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 17, 2013 Incident
• 2015-02-10 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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