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Man who repeatedly stabbed partner to face over a year longer in jail

Summary

Keith Malone, 40, of Barnashrone, Mountmellick, was charged with assault causing harm and production of an article after stabbing his partner four times on 6 January 2019, causing a damaged liver, collapsed lung, broken rib and elbow gash. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Naas Circuit Court on 19 January 2022 to three years' imprisonment with the last three months suspended for 12 months. The State argued the sentence was unduly lenient; the Court of Appeal quashed the 33‑month term and re‑sentenced Malone to four years, with the final three months suspended. The appeal judge noted aggravating factors including breach of trust, weapon use and high intoxication, and that the victim should not have to fear her own home. The new sentence reflects the offence's highest gravity and the judge's assessment of mitigation.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who repeatedly stabbed partner to face over a year longer in jail. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and production of an article, at Athy, Co Kildare, on 6 January, 2019; both charges. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 6 January Incident
• 19 January Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-11-03 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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