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Newmarket man who strangled woman spared jail

Photo: Police arrest Newmarket man for strangulation

A man from Newmarket has received a suspended prison sentence for strangling a woman.

Darryl Breslin, formerly of Engelhard Road, appeared in court on Thursday 1 August 2024, where he was given a 12-month concurrent sentence, suspended for two years.

The offences took place in 2023 and relate to one victim; intentional strangulation was made a specific offence in 2022 as part of the government’s Domestic Abuse Act. 

The 33-year-old was also given a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement.

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