Michelle Ruth jailed for boiling-water assault in Dublin

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Michelle Ruth was sentenced to three years, with 18 months suspended, for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 8 May 2019. The assault happened at a Londis on O’Connell Street in Dublin on 8 November 2015. Ruth had pleaded guilty to assaulting a staff member, after throwing boiling water and powdered chocolate at her.

The court also imposed conditions on the suspended portion, including keeping the peace, being of good behaviour and following Probation Service directions for 18 months after release. Ruth received credit for her plea, personal circumstances, remorse and engagement with drug services.