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Tenant who assaulted landlord and produced knife is jailed
Summary
A tenant, Philip Lalor, was jailed for 12 months after assaulting his landlord and brandishing a knife in a dispute over leaving a shared accommodation in 2020. Lalor, a repeat offender with 20 previous convictions, was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm, one of producing a Stanley knife, and two counts of threatening and abusive behaviour. The landlord and his wife went to the house to ask Lalor to leave, leading to a confrontation where Lalor choked the landlord and later brandished a knife. Lalor fled through a window but was apprehended by gardai. He resisted arrest and was taken to a cell for his own safety. The landlord described the incident's lasting impact, including stress-related issues and a demotion at work. Lalor's counsel argued for mitigation, citing his regret and willingness to engage with Probation Services. The judge imposed a two-year global sentence, suspending the final 12 months on strict conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tenant who assaulted landlord and produced knife is jailed. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm and one of production of a Stanley knife in the course of a dispute following a trial last month. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 20, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 4 Other
- 2026-04-22 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm and one of production of a Stanley knife in the course of a dispute following a trial last month (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Judge Baxter imposed a global sentence of two years, suspending the final 12 months on strict conditions including 12 months post-release supervision by the Probation Services. The judge backdated the sentence to February 4 last, when Lalor went into custody.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Celtic Park Avenue
- Dublin
- took place in Clondalkin Garda Station
- was taken to Clondalkin Garda Station
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