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Ukrainian refugee describes awaking to knife-wielding ex's attempt to murder her

Summary

A Ukrainian refugee described how she awoke to find her ex-partner pinning her down and demanding to be told the truth about her 'lover' before attempting to murder her by stabbing her 15 times. Viktoriia Pavlenko said former soldier Hryhorii Sryotenko had 'absolutely mad eyes' before launching the attack. Sryotenko (51) pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko on January 13, 2024. The victim described how life improved in Ireland but 'everything changed completely' on the day of the attack. She said she met Sryotenko in Ireland and they were neighbours. Initially, their relationship was good, but he became jealous and accused her of things she never did. The couple separated in November 2023 but still lived in the same house. On the day of the attack, she awoke to find Sryotenko in her bed with a knife. He stabbed her multiple times before her son intervened. Ms Pavlenko was taken to hospital and spent weeks recovering. Detective Garda Anthony Wharton detailed that Sryotenko had mental health issues and believed his partner was unfaithful.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ukrainian refugee describes awaking to knife-wielding ex's attempt to murder her. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko at that location on January 13, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 13, 2024 Incident
• November 2023 Other
• January 13 Other
• March 16 Adjournment
• Christmas 2023 Incident
• 2026-02-09 Publication

Why: I don't know how many times because I was shocked. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report