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Ukrainian war vet gets 12 years for 'truly horrific' attempt to murder ex-partner
Summary
A Ukrainian war veteran, Hryhorii Sryotenko, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to murder his ex-partner, Viktoriia Pavlenko, by stabbing her 15 times in her bedroom. The court heard that the attack was halted only by the intervention of Sryotenko's son. Mr Justice David Keane described the incident as a "truly horrific" attack, noting the life-threatening and disfiguring injuries Pavlenko sustained. Sryotenko, who claims he was psychologically damaged during his military service, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder. The judge highlighted aggravating factors, including the severity of the injuries, the breach of trust in the victim's home, and the use of a long kitchen knife. Sryotenko's admission of guilt and lack of previous convictions were considered mitigating factors. The victim, who had to leave Ukraine due to the war, described the attack as a complete change in her life, leaving her with lasting physical and emotional scars.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ukrainian war vet gets 12 years for 'truly horrific' attempt to murder ex-partner. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko at that location on January 13, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 13, 2024 Incident
- January 15 2024 Incident
- November 2023 Other
- January 13 Other
- 2026-04-13 Publication
Why: I don't know how many times because I was shocked". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko at that location on January 13, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Ukrainian war veteran who claimed he was psychologically damaged during military service has been jailed for 12 years after he tried to murder his ex-partner by "bursting" into her bedroom and stabbing her 15 times. The judge imposed a sentence of 14 years imprisonment but suspended the final two years for a period of two years, resulting in a custodial sentence of 12 years, backdated to January 15 2024, when Sryotenko went into custody.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- University Hospital
- Cork University Hospital
Topics
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