2022-04-06
Violent criminal who repeatedly kicked robbery victim on ground gets five years
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge said the offences were committed while O'Brien was serving the suspended portion of a sentence, which further aggravates them. Judge Greally sentenced O'Brien to seven years imprisonment but suspended the final two years on strict conditions, including that he follow all directions of the Probation Service for 12 months post release.