Lawrence Mubango jailed for knife attack causing serious harm

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Lawrence Mubango was jailed for ten years, with the final 18 months suspended, for assault causing serious harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 15 July 2019. The attack happened at Parknoe House, Inchicore, Dublin, on 17 May 2018.

He pleaded guilty to assaulting Ashley Ncube and admitted assault causing harm to Nhlanhla Nduli. The court heard that Mubango stabbed both men after drinking alcohol, smoking cannabis and taking cocaine.

Judge Pauline Codd said the attack followed jealousy and paranoia, and ordered rehabilitation for drugs and alcohol as a condition of the suspended term.

Ncube suffered liver injuries and ongoing mobility and breathing problems, while Nduli required medical treatment for a chest injury.