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No jail for man who harassed and attacked ex after breaking into her home

Summary

Raymond McGuire, 40, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, criminal damage and harassment after breaking into his former partner's home in July 2018. He entered the house, attacked the woman in her bedroom, threatened her, and later returned to smash a front‑door pane and punch her. He also sent 54 abusive WhatsApp messages. The court heard that McGuire had been drinking and was in a heightened emotional state. A victim impact report was submitted but not read. Judge Martin Nolan found the incidents a severe lapse in judgment, imposed a two‑year custodial sentence, but suspended it in full and ordered McGuire to pay €4,000 to the victim. The judge stated that the payment would serve as punishment, concluding McGuire did not deserve imprisonment. The case remains at the sentencing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: No jail for man who harassed and attacked ex after breaking into her home. Charges or matters: two charges of assault causing harm to the woman and criminal damage on July 19, 2018; harassment of the woman on July 27, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 19, 2018 Incident
• July 27, 2018 Incident
• July 2018 Incident
• July 27 Other
• 2025-02-05 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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