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Man who attacked and threatened pregnant partner is jailed for two years
Summary
John Hoey, a 24‑year‑old carpet fitter, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to assaulting his pregnant partner and threatening her with a Stanley knife. The court heard that Hoey repeatedly beat his partner, pushed her head under running water, struck her with a toilet brush, and threatened to kill her if she sent any more Snapchat messages. He also smashed their patio door and a mirror, and grabbed her by the throat, causing her to pass out. Hoey admitted the assault, expressed remorse, and has no prior convictions. The judge noted the sustained violent attack and ordered Hoey to engage with the Probation Service and attend intimate partner violence programmes for 12 months upon release. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the domestic violence but acknowledges his lack of previous convictions and his willingness to seek help.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who attacked and threatened pregnant partner is jailed for two years. Charges or matters: assaulting the woman causing her harm and criminal damage on March 31, 2024 and on April 3, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 31, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 3, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-10-21 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: assaulting the woman causing her harm and criminal damage on March 31, 2024 and on April 3, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe imposed a three-year sentence and suspended the final 12 months of that sentence for two years.; Ms Cummings told Judge Orla Crowe that if the defence wished to have the case adjourned to allow for the preparation of a probation report, the State were requesting for Hoey to have his bail revoked and remanded in custody.
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