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Woman who allegedly attacked man with hammer on Valentine's Day extradited to UK
Summary
The High Court has extradited 22‑year‑old Martina Frances McGrath of Waterford to the United Kingdom for an alleged hammer attack on a 28‑year‑old man in Essex on St Valentine's Day three years ago. UK prosecutors seek charges including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, a offence punishable by up to 12 months' imprisonment. McGrath was arrested on 6 January 2014 under a European Arrest Warrant, and the court ordered her surrender to UK authorities, remanding her to Dóchas Centre for 15 days while arrangements are made for her transfer.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman who allegedly attacked man with hammer on Valentine's Day extradited to UK. Charges or matters: wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 6 2011 Incident
- January 6 2014 Adjournment
- 2014-02-27 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded her to the Dóchas Centre women's prison for 15 days
Places mentioned
- Ruaidhri Giblin The High Court
- High Court
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