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Plumber jailed for driving at ex-partner's boyfriend
Summary
Jason Buckley, a 28‑year‑old plumber from Verschoyle Vale, Saggart, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for endangerment after he drove at Matthew Kenny, the boyfriend of Buckley's ex‑partner, on Fairgreen, Saggart, on 21 March 2021. The incident occurred while Kenny was helping the ex‑partner move house; he saw Buckley revving his engine and then driving at him. CCTV from a neighbour's house confirmed the revving. Kenny suffered a badly sprained left wrist, cuts, bruises and lacerations, and he described living in constant fear and anxiety, taking large amounts of medication, and being unable to pursue his dream of becoming a barrister because of medical bills. Buckley pleaded guilty, had eight prior convictions, and claimed the act was not pre‑planned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Plumber jailed for driving at ex-partner's boyfriend. Charges or matters: endangerment at Fairgreen, Saggart on March 21, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 21, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-05-09 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: endangerment at Fairgreen, Saggart on March 21, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe said the maximum penalty was seven years and set a headline sentence of five years, which she reduced to three years in light of mitigating factors.
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