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Jail for recovering drug addict who threw boiling water and sugar on friend
Summary
Sharon Naughton, 38, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for assault causing harm to Brian Kenny after she threw boiling water and sugar on him, claiming he had offered her heroin. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the incident occurred on 27 June 2015 in a flat on Prussia Street, where a confrontation between Naughton, her partner and Kenny escalated when the partner threatened Kenny with a knife. Naughton, who had a history of drug addiction and was reportedly the youngest person on a methadone programme at 15, admitted the attack and denied any sexual assault allegations. She expressed remorse, stating she should never have scalded anyone. Judge Karen O'Connor noted the assault was out of character due to drug influence and suspended the final 18 months of the sentence, citing medical treatment and a recommendation for custodial benefit. The court also heard that Kenny was left scarred and frightened by the attack. Sharon Naughton pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for recovering drug addict who threw boiling water and sugar on friend. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Brian Kenny in a flat at Prussia St, on June 27, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 27, 2015 Incident
- 2016-05-30 Publication
Why: By Declan Brennan and Isabel Hayes A recovering drug addict who threw boiling water and sugar on her friend because she claimed he had offered her heroin has been sentenced to three years. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing harm to Brian Kenny in a flat at Prussia St, on June 27, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She sentenced Naughton to three years' imprisonment, but suspended the final 18 months, noting that Dr Madani had agreed she would benefit from time in custody.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mountjoy
- Mountjoy prison
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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