Jail for man who "savagely" attacked partner after birthday binge

A man from Achill Road in Ballybrack, Dublin has been sentenced to 32 months imprisonment following his conviction for assaulting his former long-term partner. The assault occurred on December 9, 2018, at her home in Loughlinstown after the defendant had spent the day drinking alcohol and using cocaine to celebrate his birthday. He attacked the woman while she was in bed, rendering her unconscious with the first…