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'I'm going to kill you and the baby': criminal kicked pregnant partner in stomach during brutal assault
Summary
A 31-year-old man was jailed for assault causing harm and making threats to kill his pregnant partner during a brutal 20-minute attack. The victim, who was four months pregnant, described being kicked in the stomach, punched, and choked by the defendant, who repeatedly threatened to kill her and the baby. The assault occurred in July 2025, and the victim was found in a parked car with her children and a support worker, showing signs of severe bruising and swelling. The defendant, who had 98 previous convictions, including drug and road traffic offences, was arrested and later taken to a garda station, where he joked about not being able to stand up in court. The victim's impact statement highlighted the trauma she experienced and the loss of trust in her former partner. The defendant, who claimed to be in treatment for addiction, apologized and expressed a desire to stay away from the victim and her family. The unnamed 31-year-old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I'm going to kill you and the baby': criminal kicked pregnant partner in stomach during brutal assault. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and making a threat to kill the woman at her home on a date in July 2025. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 2025 Incident
- 2026-06-18 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm and making a threat to kill the woman at her home on a date in July 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge adjourned the case to December to allow for the preparation of a probation report, including a risk assessment of the man, updated urine analysis and a governor's report.
Places mentioned
- nearby garda station
- he arrived at the garda station
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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