Andrew Hillick and Michael Matthews plead guilty to robbery

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Andrew Hillick and Michael Matthews faced assault causing harm and robbery charges at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court; the proceedings were reported on 28 January 2022.

Both pleaded guilty. The offences occurred at Belgard Road, Tallaght, on 17 November 2020.

Judge Orla Crowe remanded both on continuing bail until 10 February while considering the cases.

The report said both had been intoxicated; the defence cited adversity, addiction and rehabilitation support, while acknowledging custody would ordinarily follow.