Kildare man jailed for aggravated sexual assault after appeal

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A 27-year-old Kildare man was resentenced to five years and eight months’ imprisonment, with the final 20 months suspended, after a successful State appeal. The proceedings were reported on 18 May 2023.

He pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of his estranged wife. The offence took place at her home in Co Kildare on 19 November 2020. Two other sexual assault counts were taken into consideration.

The Court of Appeal heard a recording of the woman’s distressed 999 call and two videos on 15 May 2023. It quashed the original sentence, which had been five years with the final 20 months suspended, and imposed the new term.