Sharon Naughton jailed for assault causing harm

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Sharon Naughton was sentenced to three years, with the final 18 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 30 May 2016 for assault causing harm. The offence happened at a flat on Prussia Street in north Dublin on 27 June 2015.

The court heard that Naughton poured boiling water mixed with sugar over Brian Kenny during a row, causing severe burns to his head, shoulders and chest. She had pleaded guilty to the assault.

Judge Karen O’Connor described the case as difficult and sad, while noting that Kenny was left scarred and scared after the attack. The judge said Naughton’s assault was out of character and that drugs had had a devastating effect on her.