2019-11-07 · Dublin
Psychiatric assessment for man who tried to rob shops armed with golf club and pint glass
A 22‑year‑old man, Francis Lyons, pleaded guilty to attempting to rob two Dublin shops on 16 April 2018. He entered Topaz armed with a golf club and a pint glass, failed to obtain money, threatened to return and kill staff, and then went to the neighbouring Eurospar demanding money. Security staff restrained him, one of whom was head‑butted, and…