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Man punched and kicked girlfriend over 'minor disagreement'
Summary
Kassim Dembele, 28, of Clondalkin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assaulting his girlfriend. He pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm to the young woman on James Joyce Street on July 30, 2023. Prosecution evidence indicated that following a minor disagreement, Dembele punched and kicked the victim to the head and body as she lay on the ground. The court heard that alcohol did not play a factor in the incident, and the victim suffered swelling, pain, and abrasions, though she has since recovered physically. Judge Orla Crowe noted that despite Dembele having no previous convictions or history of violence, his actions displayed an utter disregard and disrespect. The judge expressed concern that such an attack occurred within a previously good relationship. In determining the disposal, Judge Crowe stated that the offence had to be marked by a partly custodial sentence. She handed down a two-year sentence but suspended the final 12 months of it on strict conditions. Consequently, Dembele will serve one year in custody. The matter was finalised at the sentence stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man punched and kicked girlfriend over 'minor disagreement'. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm to the young woman on James Joyce Street on July 30, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2023 Incident
- July 30, 2023 Incident
- August 2023 Incident
- 2025-12-03 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of assault causing harm to the young woman on James Joyce Street on July 30, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She handed down a two-year sentence but suspended the final 12 months of it on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin street
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- James Joyce Street
Topics
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