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Arrest warrant issued for man who tried to murder wife after becoming resentful of her independence

Date
2024-03-11

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The Central Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Lounes Ouachek, 54, of Tallaght, Dublin 24, after he allegedly breached release conditions by attempting to contact his victim. Det Sgt Mary Fitzpatrick informed the court that Ouachek failed to appear despite notification. Mr Justice Paul McDermott ordered the warrant. Ouachek pleaded guilty in 2014 to the attempted murder of his wife, Ruta Ouachek, at their home on August 23, 2012. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with the final three suspended by Mr Justice Paul Carney on July 21, 2014. The Court of Appeal later reduced his sentence to 15 years with the final four suspended. Garret McCormack BL, for the DPP, stated a condition required no contact with his wife in perpetuity. The court heard Ouachek, an Algerian national, developed resentment toward his wife's independence after she entered full-time education. He allegedly attacked her with a kettle-bell, causing skull and facial fractures. After the incident, he left the house, drove to Dublin airport, and flew to Tunisia via Paris. He was subsequently arrested in Germany on an extradition warrant. The matter was adjourned.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Arrest warrant issued for man who tried to murder wife after becoming resentful of her independence. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

August 23, 2012 Incident
July 21 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
2024-03-11 Publication

Case subjects

Lounes Ouachek

Convicted Person

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with the final three suspended by Mr Justice Paul Carney on July 21 2014. The Court of Appeal later reduced his sentence to 15 years with the final four suspended.