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Victim of violent assault 'sometimes wishes' partner had killed her, court hears

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a woman who was violently assaulted by her then‑partner in her own home told the court that she sometimes wished he had killed her that night. The victim, who had a protection order in place, described how the man entered through an unlocked door, threatened to kill her, smashed her car, punched her, and choked her. She sustained a black eye and other injuries. The man pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, making threats to kill or cause serious harm, and breaching a protection order. He was intoxicated and had no prior convictions. The judge, noting the severity of the assault and the victim's fear, imposed a custodial sentence of three years, with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Victim of violent assault 'sometimes wishes' partner had killed her, court hears. Charges or matters: assault causing harm, making threats to kill or cause serious harm and breach of a protection order on August 19, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 19, 2022 Incident
• July 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-01-18 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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