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Husband and sister-in-law attacked wife in laundry row
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 38‑year‑old husband and his 41‑year‑old sister‑in‑law were convicted of assault after a domestic dispute over laundry. The husband was found guilty of two counts of assault causing harm and one count of common assault, while the sister‑in‑law was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm. The incident occurred at the couple's shared home, where the husband and his wife argued upstairs, then the husband slapped the wife, who was later struck by the sister‑in‑law. The wife suffered bruises, cuts and breathing difficulties and was taken to hospital. She has since moved to emergency accommodation and has expressed that the abuse has caused her health problems and emotional distress. The defendants denied the allegations and had no prior convictions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Husband and sister-in-law attacked wife in laundry row. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm and one count of common assault, while the woman (41) was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm at an address in Co Dublin in August 2022 following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court last month. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted
When:
- August 2022 Incident
- March 27 Adjournment
- 2025-03-13 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm and one count of common assault, while the woman (41) was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm at an address in Co Dublin in August 2022 following a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court last month (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
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