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'Vibe of volatility': violent offender who attacked ex with hoover pole has jail sentence cut
Summary
The District Court Appeals Court reduced an unnamed man's 18-month term to 15 months after reviewing convictions for assault, criminal damage, safety-order breaches, obstruction and threats. The appeal court heard allegations of domestic violence, intimidation and threats to kill a garda, and imposed a two-year bond and course condition.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Vibe of volatility': violent offender who attacked ex with hoover pole has jail sentence cut. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 12, 2022 Incident
- January 18, 2023 Incident
- October 29, 2024 Incident
- July 2025 Incident
- 2026-03-24 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A violent offender with a "vibe of volatility" who attacked his ex-partner with a hoover pole and threatened to kill a garda has had his jail sentence reduced by three months on appeal.
Places mentioned
- District Court Appeals Court
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