2015-02-12 · Dublin
Suspended sentence for man who attempted to rob bookies he had lost money in
Luke O'Connor, 25, from Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery of Boyles Sports in Park West, Dublin, on 31 March 2014. He had earlier that day lost money at the bookies and, under pressure, attempted to rob the shop. The cashier initially thought the threat was a joke until O'Connor held a tea towel to his face and…