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Woman attacked man after he laughed at suggestion they should be together

Date
2026-07-09
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A 41-year-old woman, Paulina Zawadzka, was jailed for two years for attacking a man after he laughed at her suggestion they should be together. The victim suffered lacerations, fractures to his elbow, little finger, and nose, and has been left with facial scars and post-traumatic stress disorder. The incident occurred in Zawadzka's home in Dublin, where the man was found bleeding heavily, and the house was covered in blood when Gardaí arrived. The court heard that the man had been homeless and living in a hostel, while Zawadzka had a good work history, including at the Shelbourne Hotel. The attack happened after the man was invited for drinks, and he believed Zawadzka was joking when she suggested they be together. However, she hit him with what he thought was a glass bottle. The assault was captured on a call to emergency services made by her flatmate, who described the ongoing violence. Zawadzka had 19 previous convictions, including three for assault. Her defense highlighted her struggles with alcoholism and her efforts to seek treatment. The unnamed 41-year-old pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman attacked man after he laughed at suggestion they should be together. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to the man on July 17, 2022 in her home at Melville Rise, Finglas in Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 41-year-old

Convicted Person

Charges: assault causing harm to the man on July 17, 2022 in her home at Melville Rise, Finglas in Dublin (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: By Natasha Reid A 41-year-old woman has been jailed for two years for attacking a man after he laughed when she suggested they should be together. He imposed a sentence of three years, backdating it to when she went into custody in March.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Incident
Secondary Mention
Residence

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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