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Six years for man who tried to strangle partner in her own home
Summary
Paul Rowland, a man who attempted to strangle his partner in her own home, has been jailed for six years. Rowland, who had denied the charges, was convicted of intentionally or recklessly strangling his partner on January 29, 2025. The court heard that the victim had asked Rowland to leave the property but he refused, and the incident occurred in the presence of their infant child. Judge Mary Morrissey noted the high moral culpability in the case and the fact that Rowland had been drinking and was physically and emotionally abusive towards his partner. She set a headline sentence of six and a half years but reduced it to six years, taking into account Rowland's homelessness, his time in custody, and his lack of remorse. The victim's impact statement highlighted the lasting trauma she experienced, including chronic pain and the impact on her children.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Six years for man who tried to strangle partner in her own home. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly strangling the woman on January 29, 2025, following a trial at Carlow Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 29, 2025 Incident
- January 2025 Other
- January 29 Incident
- 2026-07-31 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: intentionally or recklessly strangling the woman on January 29, 2025, following a trial at Carlow Circuit Criminal Court (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Judge Morrissey said she was not going to suspend any of the sentence as Rowland had not demonstrated insight into his offending and had not expressed remorse, nor had he sought counselling so "he could avoid this offending behaviour being repeated".
Places mentioned
- Carlow
- Carlow Circuit Criminal Court
- and brought to Carlow Garda Station
- Carlow
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