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"You'll have a dirty scar for the rest of your life" - violent criminal threatened ex-partner
Summary
Patrick Byrne, 28, formerly of Cloverhill Road, Dublin, appeared before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm, one count of production of a broom handle in the course of a dispute, and one count of making a threat to kill at an address in Clondalkin. He also pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a witness in criminal proceedings on dates between April 11 and May 20, 2024. The court heard allegations that Byrne assaulted his then-partner over two days in February 2024, including whipping her with a broom handle and holding a blade to her throat. While in custody, he allegedly threatened the complainant via text messages, urging her to drop charges. Byrne has 44 previous convictions, including a recent two-year, nine-month sentence for assault. Defense counsel Mark Lynam SC described the relationship as toxic and requested a probation report to assist with rehabilitation upon release. Judge Pauline Codd noted Byrne's "horrendous anger issues." The matter was adjourned for sentence on October 20, with the court ordering urine analysis, a governor's report, and a probation report.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "You'll have a dirty scar for the rest of your life" - violent criminal threatened ex-partner. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm, one count of production of a broom handle in the course of a dispute and one count of making a threat to kill at an address in Clondalkin; one count of threatening a witness in criminal proceedings on dates between April 11 and May 20, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 2024 Incident
- February 11 Incident
- April 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 20, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 20 Adjournment
- 2025-05-26 Publication
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Applicant
Charges: one count of assault causing harm, one count of production of a broom handle in the course of a dispute and one count of making a threat to kill at an address in Clondalkin; one count of threatening a witness in criminal proceedings on dates between April 11 and May 20, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She ordered urine analysis, a governor's report and a probation report and adjourned the matter for sentence on October 20.
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of assault causing harm, one count of production of a broom handle in the course of a dispute and one count of making a threat to kill at an address in Clondalkin; one count of threatening a witness in criminal proceedings on dates between April 11 and May 20, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: She ordered urine analysis, a governor's report and a probation report and adjourned the matter for sentence on October 20.
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