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03/12/2015
Pearse McAuley Jailed For Stabbing Ex Wife
Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been sentenced to 12 years, the last four years suspended, for stabbing his ex wife with a steak knife in front of their children.
McAuley, from Co Tyrone, stabbed his estranged wife 13 times on Christmas Eve last year.
He also pleaded guilty to a number of other charges and admitted threatening to kill her brother.
Ms Tully said she was relieved the case was over and she was looking forward to planning a good Christmas for her two boys and herself, after the sentencing.
(CD/LM)
McAuley, from Co Tyrone, stabbed his estranged wife 13 times on Christmas Eve last year.
He also pleaded guilty to a number of other charges and admitted threatening to kill her brother.
Ms Tully said she was relieved the case was over and she was looking forward to planning a good Christmas for her two boys and herself, after the sentencing.
(CD/LM)
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