State argues Gavin Lawlor’s 12-month sentence for assaulting teenage girlfriend was too low

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The State has argued that the 12-month sentence given to Gavin Lawlor for coercively controlling and repeatedly assaulting his teenage girlfriend was too low and should be increased.

Lawlor was 20 when the offences began. He pleaded guilty in June 2024 to eight counts of assault causing harm and one count of coercive and controlling behaviour.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.