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Man avoids jail for 'savage' attack on ex during 24-hour drugs binge

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Andrew Brennan, aged 41, was sentenced to a fully suspended prison term after pleading guilty to assault causing harm and threatening to kill his ex-partner on 6 May 2021. The incident occurred after a 24‑hour binge of alcohol and drugs, during which Brennan punched, kicked, and stood on the woman's neck, threatening to kill her. The victim sustained significant bruising, two black eyes, damaged teeth, and incurred €600 in medical expenses. Brennan was ordered to pay €2,500 to the victim or a charity. Judge Martin Nolan described the attack as "savage" and noted that Brennan had no prior convictions, concluding that imprisonment would be unjust. The case highlighted the toxic nature of the couple's relationship, marked by repeated alcohol and drug binges.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for 'savage' attack on ex during 24-hour drugs binge. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm and one count of threatening to kill the woman at an address in Tyrellstown, Dublin on May 6, 2021. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 6, 2021 Incident
• 2022-10-12 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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