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94-year-old struck home intruder with shoehorn
Summary
Aaron Waddington, 36, of Louglinstown Park, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, was sentenced to three years in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to the burglary of a 94-year-old man's home on March 14 last. Judge Martin Nolan reduced a headline sentence of five years to three years, taking into account Waddington's guilty plea and mitigating factors, including his immediate departure when confronted by the victim. The sentence was backdated to March of this year, when Waddington first went into custody. The court heard that Waddington entered the property by smashing a window with a brick, cutting his leg and leaving a blood trail that linked him to the crime. He stole two watches before being stopped nearby. The victim, who struck the intruder with a shoehorn, described Waddington as "docile." A victim impact statement noted the elderly man's ongoing distress and anxiety. Waddington has a history of offending, including drugs, road traffic offences, criminal damage, and theft. His defence counsel highlighted his drug addiction and remorse, noting he is a father of three.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 94-year-old struck home intruder with shoehorn. Charges or matters: burglary of the man's Dublin home on March 14 last. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 14 Incident
- 2025-11-19 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: burglary of the man's Dublin home on March 14 last (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He noted that Waddington had a long history of offending and said the offence warranted a headline sentence of five years. The sentence was backdated to when Waddington first went into custody in March of this year.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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