Man gets partially suspended sentence for twice attacking ex-partner in front of their son at children's hospital

A father-of-five who twice attacked his former partner while she was in a children's hospital with their son has received a partially suspended sentence.

Christopher Gannon (aged 36) of Ballyfermot Drive, Ballyfermot, Dublin pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, on October 6, 2018.