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Criminal who repeatedly stabbed friend gets three years
Summary
A man who repeatedly stabbed his friend without any clear reason has been sentenced to three years in prison. Gerard Baird (39) of Kilbarron Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on October 31, 2021, at an address in Beaumont, Dublin. The incident occurred during a social gathering where both men had consumed alcohol. Baird was leaving the victim's home with a bike and a can of alcohol when the victim noticed he had a knife. Baird called the victim a "rat" and stabbed him multiple times in the stomach, chest, and neck. The victim was seriously injured and required surgery but has since made a full recovery. Baird remained at the scene and called emergency services using the victim's phone. He later told gardai that the victim was stabbed after answering the door. Baird has a long history of criminal convictions, including burglary, assault, and public order offences. The court heard that he has serious alcohol issues and was homeless at the time of the incident.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal who repeatedly stabbed friend gets three years. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on October 31, 2021, at an address in Beaumont, Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 31, 2021 Incident
- March 2022 Incident
- 2025-11-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm on October 31, 2021, at an address in Beaumont, Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Nolan sentenced Baird to three years and three months in prison.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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