Stephen Rabbitte jailed for attempted murder in Dublin

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Stephen Rabbitte was sentenced for attempted murder at the Central Criminal Court on 26 February 2023, receiving 16 years with the final year suspended.

He had pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Audrey Reddin, following the attack at their address on April 10, 2021.

Ms Justice Eileen Creedon said the victim suffered a sustained attack involving more than one weapon in her home.

The report said Rabbitte will appear before Galway Circuit Court on March 7 for reactivation of his suspended sentence.

The report said his forensic psychiatrist described multiple substance misuse, unusual paranoid beliefs and later engagement with addiction services.

The judge said Rabbitte was fit to plead and did not suffer from any mental disorder; a letter of apology was furnished.

The proceedings were reported on 27 February 2023.