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Criminal who used weapons in city centre robberies jailed for six years
Summary
Thomas Murray, a 43-year-old man with 52 previous convictions, has been jailed for six years for carrying out four robberies in Dublin. Murray pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery, including using weapons during the crimes. Judge Martin Nolan noted Murray's long history of offending and his addiction issues but acknowledged his cooperation and current status as an enhanced prisoner. The judge imposed a seven-year sentence, with the final year suspended and probation supervision for nine months post-release. Murray's crimes included using a screwdriver and a knife during robberies at a sweet shop, a café, and two restaurants. He was identified on CCTV and arrested after the incidents. His defense highlighted his difficult life, homelessness, and drug addiction, requesting leniency. The judge acknowledged these factors but emphasized the seriousness of the robberies, including the use of weapons. Murray's sentence was backdated to when he entered custody, and he will begin his jail term in the New Year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal who used weapons in city centre robberies jailed for six years. Charges or matters: four counts of robbery at locations on Blessington Street, Ranelagh, Camden Street and a café in Dublin 8 on dates in February 2022 and on August 23 and 25 of 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 20, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 23, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2024 Other
- 2025-11-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four counts of robbery at locations on Blessington Street, Ranelagh, Camden Street and a café in Dublin 8 on dates in February 2022 and on August 23 and 25 of 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He then sentenced Murray to four years for the three robberies that took place between August 23 and 25, 2024, which will run consecutively to the three-year sentence. To aid Murray's recovery, Judge Nolan suspended the final year of the seven-year sentence and placed Murray under probation supervision for nine months post-release.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Blessington Street
- Camden Street
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