Man (25) who threw washing basin at ex-partner and bent her wrist came up with 5,000 in compensation

A 25-year-old man was charged with assaulting his ex-partner by throwing a washing basin at her and bending her wrist. The incident occurred at Doorly Park, Sligo on August 29, 2020. The court heard that the parties had been in a relationship, had lived together, and had broken up. The defendant was intoxicated earlier in the day while socialising. He went to the injured party’s house to collect his property, became abusive, and threw the basin, causing the wrist injury. The defendant had no previous convictions. The judge directed that the case be adjourned for a probation and welfare report. The defence described remorse, an apology letter, substance abstinence, engagement with probation services, and support from his current partner.

"The case first came before the court on February 5, where it heard that Burns and the injured party were in a relationship but they broke up and that they had lived together at Doorly Park. The defendant was intoxicated as he was socialising earlier on in the day in the town. Burns then went to the injured party's house to pick up his property. The defendant then became abusive towards the injured party and threw a washing basin at her and bent her wrist."

"Judge Cunningham directed that the case be put back for a probation and welfare report. Mr Martin Burke, solicitor (defending) told Judge Cunningham that his client worked in the hospitality trade. He added that Burns pleaded guilty and that he had shown deep remorse. Mr Burke continued that his client had written a letter of apology to the victim. Mr Burke then read out various segments of the probation report."

"Mr Burke said that Burns has no previous convictions. He added that Burns left school in 2019 before lockdown. He added that Burn's father passed away and that he started drinking afterwards. Mr Burke said that whilst in a relationship with the victim, his client's mother got diagnosed with cancer and that Burns took this news very poorly. He continued that his client then turned to alcohol and drugs."

"Mr Burke said that Burns highly engaged with the probation services. He added that his client has totally abstained from alcohol and drugs. He continued that Burns's current partner who has been with him for 11 months has been a very positive support for him. Mr Burke said that Burns and his partner plan to travel to the United States next year and that they are saving. He added that the probation report showed that his client completed four awareness pro"

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