Eimear DoddA man who choked his former partner and hit her with a bike has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the woman obtained a safety order against the man in November 2024. The judge noted the woman's victim impact statement made it clear that the offending had a significant and ongoing effect on her. Judge Hayes noted the serious nature of the offending and said the woman was the “victim of an unprovoked and serious assault”. The judge noted the couple's child was in the home at the time, but there is no evidence that they witnessed the assault.

Source: The Herald March 02, 2026 20:14 UTC