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Man threatened to decapitate girlfriend's ex-partner
Summary
A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to making serious threats against his girlfriend's ex-partner, including decapitation and dismemberment, during a series of calls in November 2022. The defendant, who had no previous convictions, identified himself on the calls and made the threats in Polish. He claimed he knew the complainant's address and could arrive within 20 minutes to carry out the threats. The injured party recorded the calls, which were later transcribed by gardai. The defendant admitted to the threats during an interview in September 2023 and expressed regret. The court heard that the threats were made while the defendant was drinking and were allegedly in response to the injured party allegedly harassing his girlfriend. The injured party stated he still feels intimidated and affected by the incident. The defendant's counsel requested non-custodial options, citing his guilty plea and apology. The court directed the preparation of a probation report and adjourned the case to July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man threatened to decapitate girlfriend's ex-partner. Charges or matters: making a threat to kill or cause serious harm in November 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2023 Other
- 2026-04-22 Publication
Why: The investigating garda agreed with Keith Spencer BL, defending, that the man claimed he made the threats because the injured party had allegedly been harassing his girlfriend. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: making a threat to kill or cause serious harm in November 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She directed the preparation of a probation report "or a greater sense of his presentation in terms of these matters" and adjourned the case to July, remanding the man on continuing bail.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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