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Jail for man who threatened to kill sex worker, broke father's hip
Summary
Alan Byrne, 46, was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison, with the final 18 months suspended, for threatening to kill a sex worker and assaulting his 84‑year‑old father. The court heard Byrne placed an imitation gun and a knife on the escort's head, threatened to stab her, and pushed her against a wall. He had paid her €375 and US$100 for two hours of sexual activity, after which he demanded more money and, when she refused, assaulted her. In a separate incident, Byrne threw his father against a wall, breaking his hip. He pleaded guilty to both offences. Byrne, a heavy drug user, had a history of drug addiction and had been a carer for his father. The sentencing judge, Melanie Greally, suspended the last 18 months of the term. The court noted Byrne's drug use and the circumstances of the assaults. The case was heard at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who threatened to kill sex worker, broke father's hip. Charges or matters: threatening to kill the woman at his home on March 24, 2018; assaulting his father, Peter Byrne, causing him harm on December 10, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 24, 2018 Incident
- December 10, 2020 Incident
- 2022-07-28 Publication
Why: He said he made up the previous statement because he "didn't want to get Alan in trouble" but he said he was fearful of returning home to his son and would now live with his other son in the house next door. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: threatening to kill the woman at his home on March 24, 2018; assaulting his father, Peter Byrne, causing him harm on December 10, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
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