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Jail for man who subjected fiancée to prolonged, vicious attack
Summary
A 40‑year‑old man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for a prolonged, vicious assault on his then‑fiancée in December 2022. He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. The court heard that the couple were engaged and in a long‑term relationship. The attack began after an argument about social media, when the man entered the bathroom, accused her of cheating, and became physically aggressive. He choked her, used his knee against her neck, and repeatedly verbally abused her, calling her a "slut" and threatening to "smash her face in." The assault lasted several hours, during which the victim was held down, knocked to the ground, and forced to lie in bed. She later fled to her mother's house and reported the incident to Gardaí. The man admitted violence, expressed remorse, and cited mental health difficulties.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who subjected fiancée to prolonged, vicious attack. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on a date in December 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2022 Incident
- 2024-03-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assault causing harm on a date in December 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Eimear Dodd A man has been jailed for 21 months for a vicious, "unforgivable" attack on his then-fiancée over several hours, during which he verbally abused her, choked her with both hands and punched her. Taking the mitigation and the man's personal circumstances into consideration, Judge Nolan imposed a 21-month sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- went to her local garda station
- when she visited the garda station
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