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Jail for man who attacked and strangled pregnant partner
Summary
A 36‑year‑old man was jailed for assault causing harm and non‑fatal strangulation of his pregnant partner on 24 December 2023. The incident began after an argument at a pub on 23 December, when the woman left the pub and the man followed her home. While she was on a sofa, he held her neck, punched her eye, and then strangled her, dragging her by the hair into the kitchen where she sustained a cut to her lip and a bloodied nose. She later contacted the Gardaí, who found visible injuries and a bruise on the man's wrist. He had previously pleaded guilty, admitted the assault, and expressed remorse. The court, after hearing his background and mitigating factors, imposed a custodial sentence of two and a half years, with the final 20 months suspended on strict conditions, as a warning to his future behaviour.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who attacked and strangled pregnant partner. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and non-fatal strangulation on December 24, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 24, 2023 Incident
- December 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-03-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm and non-fatal strangulation on December 24, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who assaulted and strangled his pregnant partner, who feared she would die during the attack, has been jailed as a "warning" to his future behaviour. Having considered the mitigation, Judge Nolan imposed a sentence of two and a half years, with the final 20 months suspended on strict conditions.
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