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Man attacked ex and new partner while they were in bed
Summary
Dean Howard, 33, of Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm to a male victim on July 10 and 11, 2022. The court heard that Howard entered his ex-girlfriend's home uninvited and assaulted her new partner while they were in bed. He also brandished a pint glass, used abusive language, and followed the victims in his car. Although initially facing additional charges including harassment, the DPP accepted a guilty plea to assault causing harm on a full facts basis. Judge Orla Crowe noted the severe impact on the victims and described Howard's behavior as abusive and disrespectful. Considering mitigation, including Howard's lack of previous convictions, his remorse, and personal circumstances, the judge imposed an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for three years. Howard was also directed to have no contact with the female victim for three years and ordered to pay €2,500 to a women's refuge in Dublin. The matter was finalized with this sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man attacked ex and new partner while they were in bed. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to the male victim on July 10 and 11, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 10 Incident
- July 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-05-16 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to the male victim on July 10 and 11, 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Having considered the mitigation and Howard's personal circumstances, Judge Crowe said the court considered that a suspended prison sentence "can act as an appropriate punishment". She imposed an 18-month sentence, suspended for three years.
Places mentioned
- Carrickmount Drive
- Rathfarnham
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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