A Cape Breton man who assaulted a woman with a chair has been sentenced to jail and probation.Article contentA Cape Breton man who assaulted a woman with a chair has been sentenced to jail and probation.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentMichael Fabian Joseph Doyle, 33, of Dominion, was found guilty in Sydney provincial court of assault with a weapon and breaching his release conditions by violating a no-contact order.Article contentArticle contentThe offences took place between June 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025.Article contentDoyle was acquitted of assault with a weapon (a mop) and assault by suffocation while charges of assault with a weapon (a bowl), leaving a threatening voicemail message, and breaching his release conditions by failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour were dismissed.Article contentArticle contentThe judge credited Doyle with a total of 195 days for the time he has spent in pre-trial custody and sentenced him to one day in jail for each offence, which was deemed served by his presence in court.Article contentHe must also serve two years of probation, submit a biological sample to the national DNA registry and is banned from owning or possessing firearms for five years.Article contentDoyle continues to be held in custody after he was recently convicted of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon (a ukulele), assault by strangulation, and three counts of assault involving another female victim.Article contentHe is scheduled to be sentenced in Sydney provincial court for those offences on Oct. 27.Article content
Cape Breton man sentenced for assaulting woman with chair
