2023-12-05
Suspended sentence for attack on security guard and threat to 'cut hearts out' of shoppers family
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence, Judge Orla Crowe said it was an unusual case starting with Rooney taking issue with a man with a dog, whom he did not know. Judge Crowe imposed an 18-month sentence which she suspended in full for three years on condition including that Rooney remain under probation supervision, engage with addiction services and carry out offence and victim-focused work as directed.