A man who launched an attack on his neighbour after he had been drinking in her home has been jailed for 40 months.
Dean Lawlor (34) of Darcytown Close, Balbriggan pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman at her home on May 25, 2020.
He also admitted assault causing harm to another neighbour who had tried to help her. He has 22 previous convictions for offences including threatening and abusive behaviour.
