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Man repeatedly stabbed partner in row over dinner

Summary

Moise Muhula, 54, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to assault causing harm for repeatedly stabbing his former partner in the shoulder during a dispute over dinner. On 22 December 2017, at the partner's home in west Dublin, the couple argued when he asked about dinner and she told him to leave. He became aggressive, obtained a knife, and entered the sitting room where the victim was watching TV. He threatened her, stabbed her at least three times in the shoulder, punched her, and took her upstairs. The victim was treated for four shoulder wounds and a head injury. The court noted the incident was a one‑off, the use of a knife and the relationship were aggravating factors, but the guilty plea and lack of prior convictions were mitigating. Judge Martin Nolan imposed the 21‑month sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man repeatedly stabbed partner in row over dinner. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at an address in west Dublin on December 22, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 22, 2017 Incident
• 2024-02-27 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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