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Man viciously attacked partner when she refused to sleep with him after he told her of new girlfriend
Summary
In July 2022, Daniel Haines, aged 33, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, with the final six months suspended, for assault causing harm to his ex‑partner Shauna Hunt. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Haines had contacted Hunt on 3 February 2021, staying at her apartment for several days. On 7 February, after drinking vodka, he told Hunt he had another girlfriend and demanded she choose. When Hunt refused to sleep with him, Haines became aggressive, calling her a "whore", "tramp" and "unwanted child". He repeatedly kicked her, pulled her by the hair, and tripped her down the stairs, causing her to fall. CCTV showed him throwing her to the ground and smashing her mobile phone. Hunt suffered bruises, cuts and two broken ribs, and was later admitted to Mater Hospital. Haines had 49 prior convictions, including public order offences, criminal damage, possession of a weapon, robbery and bench warrants. Daniel Haines pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man viciously attacked partner when she refused to sleep with him after he told her of new girlfriend. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2022 Incident
- February 3, 2021 Incident
- 7 February 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-07-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Sheahan sentenced Haines to two years and six months in prison but suspended the final six months.
Places mentioned
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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