Man who falsely imprisoned and 'ferociously' beat ex-girlfriend to be assessed for community service

A man who falsely imprisoned and “ferociously” beat his ex-girlfriend because she found a new partner may get community service, a judge has indicated.

The Central Criminal Court heard the 30-year-old woman woke up in her bed to find Robert Maguire (aged 34) standing over her and spitting on her. He threatened to kill her before kicking her in the genitals and beating her into unconsciousness as her children screamed at the bedroom door.