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Woman 'living in fear' after ex slammed her to ground, breaking vertebrae
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 27‑year‑old woman testified that she is "living in fear" after her ex‑partner, who was jailed for 18 months, slammed her to the ground, fracturing three vertebrae in her back and subjecting her to misogynistic abuse. The incident occurred on 13 November 2021 after a dispute over a third party. The man, who has 22 prior convictions, was found guilty of assault causing harm. He was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, with six months suspended on strict conditions, back‑dated to September when he entered custody. The court noted the victim's ongoing pain, financial hardship, and mental health issues, and praised her for coming forward. The defendant accepted the verdict, apologized, and expressed a desire to co‑parent their child while avoiding contact with the victim. The judge highlighted the aggravating factor of the verbal abuse and the defendant's drug‑related history. The sentence was imposed on 19 March 2024.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman 'living in fear' after ex slammed her to ground, breaking vertebrae. Charges or matters: assault causing harm following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in February. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- November 13, 2021 Incident
- 2024-03-19 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing harm following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in February (Proven)
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; The victim said she is afraid of what her attacker, who was today jailed for 18 months, will do "if he gets out". Judge Codd imposed a two-year sentence on the man, with the final six months suspended on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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