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Boy (7) left wandering streets in pyjamas after mother beaten unconscious

Summary

A 36‑year‑old Dublin man was jailed for three years after he beat his partner unconscious on 17 December, an act that left her seven‑year‑old son wandering the streets in pyjamas looking for help. The court heard the boy was found by a passer‑by who took him to safety and called the Gardaí. The victim, who was found bleeding and bruised, was taken to hospital and later told police that the man had been drinking and had punched her twice, causing her to lose consciousness. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm. He had 14 prior convictions, mainly for public‑order and traffic offences. The judge, after noting his guilty plea, cooperation and apology letter, set a headline sentence of four years, reduced to three, citing mitigating factors.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Boy (7) left wandering streets in pyjamas after mother beaten unconscious. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing her harm at her home on December 17 last year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 17 Incident
• Christmas Incident
• 2024-07-16 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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