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10 years for man who nearly killed partner in knife attack

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial, a 49‑year‑old man was found guilty of assault causing serious harm to his then partner, assault causing harm, and two counts of producing a knife. He also pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his stepdaughter. The court heard that on 20 October 2022 he left the home, returned, and attacked his partner in their child's bedroom, dragging her by the hair, punching, kicking, and stabbing her twice in the chest and once in the cheek. He also attempted to stab his stepdaughter, who escaped with a scratch to her neck. The victim spent four days in hospital, suffered permanent facial disfigurement and potentially fatal chest wounds. The judge sentenced the defendant to ten years' imprisonment, citing the domestic setting, trust relationship, and psychological harm, and backdated the sentence to 2022.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 10 years for man who nearly killed partner in knife attack. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm to his stepdaughter on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• October 20, 2022 Incident
• 2025-06-27 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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