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Dublin man hijacked car and repeatedly punched pregnant woman in face

Summary

Stephen Comey, 29, of Pearse House, Pearse Street, will be sentenced next month for hijacking a car and repeatedly punching a heavily pregnant woman in the passenger seat while driving through Dublin. He had 70 prior convictions and was released from prison six weeks before the offence. On 12 May 2014, he pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawful seizure of a car, assault causing harm and possession of a syringe in the north inner city. The court heard he had a "tragic background" but was now anxious to rehabilitate himself. Judge Patricia Ryan noted his efforts to rehabilitate while in custody and his family's support, ordered an updated probation report and said she would finalise sentencing in April.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man hijacked car and repeatedly punched pregnant woman in face. Charges or matters: unlawful seizure of a car, assault causing harm and possession of a syringe in the north inner city on May 12, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 12, 2014 Incident
• 2016-03-04 Publication

Why: She felt unable to jump out because of her pregnancy. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report