Paul McMenamy jailed for assault causing serious harm

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Paul McMenamy was sentenced to 10 years, with the final two years suspended, by the Court of Appeal on 18 December 2014 for assault causing serious harm. The case concerned injuries inflicted on his then fiancée, Ms Murray, on 5 February 2012.

The court found the earlier six-year sentence, with one year suspended, unduly lenient because of previous similar convictions and his disregard for her health after the attack. It also considered his guilty plea, testimonials, references and progress in prison before imposing the replacement sentence.