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'Silly little bitch, I'm going to kill you': man jailed for serious attack on partner
Summary
Dean Synnott, aged 28, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended on strict conditions, after pleading guilty to two counts of assault causing harm for a serious, determined attack on his partner on 14 October 2017. The court heard that Synnott repeatedly punched and choked the victim, shouted threats such as "Silly little bitch, I'm going to kill you," and attempted to strangle her while she tried to leave the house. He also followed her onto a road, punched her again, and told her that no one would help her when she screamed for assistance. The victim sustained a head injury, bruises, and a cut on her lip; she reported panic attacks and difficulty sleeping as a result of the incident. Synnott had nine prior convictions, all at the District Court, and was described as intoxicated during the attack.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Silly little bitch, I'm going to kill you': man jailed for serious attack on partner. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm at the same address on October 14, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 14, 2017 Incident
- 2023-06-27 Publication
Why: During this time, he was moved out of Dublin, later finding out from his mother that this was because there was a threat to his safety. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm at the same address on October 14, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Dean Synnott (28), who was today jailed for two years, also shouted: "Silly little bitch, I'm going to kill you." Synnott, of Wellmount Road, Finglas pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of assault causing harm at the same address on October 14, 2017. He handed Synnott a three-year prison sentence, with the final year suspended on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Wellmount Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- dropped her to the garda station
- Beaumont Hospital
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