Mark Boyd jailed for assault causing harm in Dublin

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Mark Boyd was jailed for 16 months for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He pleaded guilty. Judge Martin Nolan imposed the sentence. The proceedings were reported on 30 January 2023.

The offence happened at his former partner’s home on 23 September 2018. The report said Boyd forced entry by kicking the door, pulled her to the ground by her hair and struck her face and head, causing injuries.

Boyd said he was welcome at the address and denied the fight had become physical. His defence said he was intoxicated, remorseful and had tried to address his issues; it also said the former couple were now civil.