Dublin couple convicted of child cruelty and assault causing serious harm

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The unnamed Dublin-based couple were convicted of assault causing serious harm and child cruelty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 29 October 2021. A jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all five counts after the 12-day trial.

The convictions concerned injuries that left their daughter with permanent neurological damage and dependent on carers. The couple were remanded in continuing custody until sentencing on 24 January 2022.