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Allegations of jury interference and witness intimidation in assault case

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial, 31‑year‑old Ian Doyle was accused of assaulting his ex‑partner, Lisa Byrne, on 3 November 2011. Doyle pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault causing harm to Byrne's head and neck. The trial began on a Wednesday, with a neighbour testifying that she heard shouting, called 999, and saw Doyle's partner leave Byrne's flat, noting a cut on Byrne's head and blood on her dressing gown. The neighbour also described Doyle banging on her windows with a metal object. On the second day, a juror claimed to recognise someone in the courtroom, but the judge allowed her to continue. During the trial, the prosecution noted that Gardaí could not locate Byrne and that a bench warrant existed for her arrest. Byrne had previously gone missing after reporting intimidation, and CCTV footage allegedly showed interference by Doyle's associates.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Allegations of jury interference and witness intimidation in assault case. Charges or matters: both counts; two charges of assaulting Ms Byrne. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 3, 2011 Incident
• 2022-11-17 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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