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Jail sentence for man's 'extremely bad' assault on then partner suspended on appeal

Summary

Aaron Lee Kinsella Kelly, 23, pleaded guilty in the District Court to assault under section 3 of the Non‑Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, after punching his then‑partner in the face at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport, on 5 February 2024. The victim had a swollen and bruised face and claimed Kelly had accused her of flirting with another man. The District Court sentenced Kelly to one month in custody. On appeal, Judge Catherine White increased the sentence to six months imprisonment but fully suspended it for 12 months. She also ordered Kelly to pay €500 to a nearby women's refuge and to avoid the road where the victim lives. The appeal was based solely on the severity of the original sentence. No further legal actions or outcomes are mentioned in the article.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail sentence for man's 'extremely bad' assault on then partner suspended on appeal. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 5, 2024 Incident
• 2025-05-08 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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