Pearse McAuley sentenced after stabbing ex-wife in front of their son on Christmas Eve

Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been jailed for eight years for beating and stabbing his estranged wife during a two-and-a-half-hour attack last Christmas Eve.

Pearse McAuley sentenced after stabbing ex-wife in front of their son on Christmas Eve
Wed, 02 Dec, 2015 - 14:50

Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been jailed for eight years for beating and stabbing his estranged wife during a two-and-a-half-hour attack last Christmas Eve.

In June, the 50-year-old admitted falsely imprisoning Pauline Tully and assault causing her serious harm at the family home in Cavan.

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