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Drug addict 'terrorised' and attacked mother, wrote 'rats out' on her door
Summary
A 32‑year‑old drug addict was jailed after terrorising his mother, threatening to stab her dog, petrol‑bombing her home and writing "rats out" on her door. He broke her jaw, forced her to hospital and was convicted of assault, possession of a knife and burglary. The mother, who had obtained a protection order, described the abuse and her fear. The court noted the high risk of reoffending and the offender's remorse. Judge Elma Sheahan sentenced him to three years and two months, suspending the final eight months on conditions including offence and victim focus work with the Probation Service. The mother expressed a desire to reunite her family and accepted his apology, while the defence highlighted his addiction and prospects for rehabilitation. The unnamed 32-year-old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drug addict 'terrorised' and attacked mother, wrote 'rats out' on her door. Charges or matters: assault, possession of a knife and burglary in the proximity of his mother's home on dates between January 10 and 25, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 10 Incident
- January 25, 2020 Incident
- January 10, 2020 Other
- January 15, 2020 Other
- 2023-04-28 Publication
Why: The following day while she was walking her dog, the accused came towards her and she told him to stay away because of the order. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault, possession of a knife and burglary in the proximity of his mother's home on dates between January 10 and 25, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A drug addict who "terrorised" his mother, threatening to stab her dog, petrol bomb her home and writing "rats out" on her door before breaking her jaw by has been jailed. Judge Sheahan imposed a three year and two month sentence and suspended the final eight months on conditions, including that he engage in offence and victim focus work with the Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- St James Hospital
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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