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'Vibe of volatility': violent offender who attacked ex with hoover pole has jail sentence cut

Date
2026-03-24
Stage
Appeal

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:

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

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

Court Venue
  • District Court Appeals Court

Topics

Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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