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Ross Hutch admits to slashing attack on ex's boyfriend
Summary
Ross Hutch, aged 30, pleaded guilty via videolink at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two separate offences committed in August 2021. On 22 August, he allegedly slashed the face of his ex‑partner's boyfriend with a knife at Sheriff Street Lower, causing serious harm. The following day, 23 August, he allegedly assaulted his then girlfriend at The Holyhead Hostel on Gardiner Street, causing harm. The court heard that Hutch had been denied attendance at his child's communion for security reasons and that the slashing incident occurred as the boyfriend was leaving a pub in Dublin City centre. CCTV footage reportedly captured the assault on his girlfriend the next morning. Prosecutor Fiona McGowan requested victim impact statements for the two victims and others named in the indictment. Judge Martin Nolan set a sentence hearing for 29 March, remanded Hutch in custody, and vacated his earlier trial date. The case remains pending sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ross Hutch admits to slashing attack on ex's boyfriend. Charges or matters: one count of causing serious harm to a man at Sheriff Street Lower on August 22, 2021; one count of assault causing harm to a woman at The Holyhead Hostel on Gardiner Street on August 23, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 22, 2021 Incident
- August 23, 2021 Incident
- August 2021 Incident
- August 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 29 Adjournment
- 2023-03-07 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of causing serious harm to a man at Sheriff Street Lower on August 22, 2021; one count of assault causing harm to a woman at The Holyhead Hostel on Gardiner Street on August 23, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Nolan remanded Hutch in continuing custody ahead of the sentence date.; Judge Nolan remanded Hutch in continuing custody ahead of the sentence date.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Portland Place
- Dublin
- Sheriff Street
- Gardiner Street
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