Jail for man who 'burst' former partner's nose and trapped her in hotel room

A man who “burst” his former partner's nose and trapped her in a hotel room overnight has been jailed for six years.

Derek Fay (aged 35) of Islean, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and false imprisonment at Aspect Hotel, Parkwest, Dublin on November 16 and 17, 2015.