16-year-old boy jailed for burglary in Dublin

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A 16-year-old boy was sentenced to two and a half years’ detention, with the final 18 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 11 February 2016.

He had pleaded guilty to burglary at The Avenue, Belgard Heights, Tallaght, on 7 June 2015.

Judge Melanie Greally said he had no appropriate adult in his life after his mother’s death and hoped custody would provide stability. Conditions included engagement with the Probation Service.