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3.5 years for man who attacked and psychologically abused partner
Summary
A 30‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to five years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended, for a series of domestic violence offences spanning 2016‑2022. He pleaded guilty to six counts of criminal damage, three counts of assault causing harm and two counts of threatening to kill the woman and her family. The court heard he physically abused his partner, punched her, threw a lamp, smashed her phone and forced her into a bath, and threatened her with murder‑suicide. He also threatened to kill her mother, sister and herself. The judge noted the psychological impact of his jealousy and control, ordering him to attend intimate partner violence programmes and to have no contact with the victim during custody and for five years thereafter. The victim's impact statement described feeling worthless and fearful, and she praised the judge's recognition of her bravery.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 3.5 years for man who attacked and psychologically abused partner. Charges or matters: six counts of criminal damage, three counts of assault causing harm and two counts of threatening to kill the woman and her family members; span from 2016 to 2022 and come under Section 40 of the Domestic Violence Act, the court heard. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2016 Incident
- November 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2022 Incident
- 2016 to 2022 Incident
- 2011 until 2022 Other
- 2025-11-10 Publication
Why: Their son was present and when he asked why his dad was shouting, the man replied: "Because mommy is lying again. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: six counts of criminal damage, three counts of assault causing harm and two counts of threatening to kill the woman and her family members; span from 2016 to 2022 and come under Section 40 of the Domestic Violence Act, the court heard (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who physically and psychologically abused his partner for years, assaulting her and threatening to murder her and her family members, has been jailed for three and a half years. The judge handed down a five-year sentence and suspended the final 18 months on a number of conditions, including that the man engage in intimate partner violence programmes and other programmes as directed by the Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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